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YS08 PHJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,873 mi
Last recorded103,873 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,873 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 103,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 90,854 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,101 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre - cracking in tread

Pass 12 May 2015 66,897 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,745 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,676 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 13,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PHJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

YS08 PHJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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