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YT08 ZTX

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 ZTX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 104,447 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,699 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 101,699 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,425 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,309 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,678 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre starting to crack (195/60x15)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 84,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,105 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,954 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,938 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,406 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted inner face

Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted inner face

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,469 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,588 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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YT08 ZTX is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT08 ZTX, 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 ZTX is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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