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YS08 LJY

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,010 mi
Last recorded83,010 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 LJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,799 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 76,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,730 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,807 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,234 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,299 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,301 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 13,354 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,354 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,018 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 LJY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJY, 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 LJY registered?

YS08 LJY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is YS08 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 LJY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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