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YT08 VYG

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,371 mi
Last recorded139,371 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 VYG
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 139,371 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,080 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 116,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 104,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 95,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on side walls.

Pass 18 May 2017 82,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 72,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 60,330 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 60,330 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 50,568 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 50,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 40,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,325 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has deep cut but not down to cords

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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YT08 VYG is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YT08 VYG, 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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YT08 VYG is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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