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YS08 ULY

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,968 mi
Last recorded125,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ULY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,968 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2022 109,983 miles

Nearside Lower ball joint pinch bolt very slightly loose

Pass 20 Jul 2021 102,889 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhuast heat sheald loos

Fail 20 Jul 2021 102,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhuast heat sheald loos

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,935 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 92,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 83,076 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wiper blade split on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 55,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wiper blade split on edges

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,526 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.n/s front brake pads vwearing low 3.slight wear on front brake discs and corroded on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2015 47,526 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.n/s front brake pads vwearing low 3.slight wear on front brake discs and corroded on edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,891 miles

1.slight engine oil leaks 2.front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jun 2014 40,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1.slight engine oil leaks 2.front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,042 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

water in nearside rear lamp

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 33,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre cracked

water in nearside rear lamp

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,175 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 ULY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ULY, 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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YS08 ULY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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