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YS08 JYV

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 JYV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,747 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 98,744 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 95,044 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 91,323 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 91,323 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 86,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,697 miles

condensation in rear lights

front tyres wearing uneven

high level stop light inoperative

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condensation in rear lights

front tyres wearing uneven

high level stop light inoperative

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 77,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp innop

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 2 May 2017 77,481 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop lamp innop

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,822 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 67,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 62,972 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 62,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,751 miles

rear exhaust seems heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,274 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 27,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 27,763 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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YS08 JYV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS08 JYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YS08 JYV registered?

YS08 JYV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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