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YX08 SXL

2008 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,838 mi
Last recorded75,838 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 SXL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,838 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working NSF Side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working OSR Tail light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working OS Brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant expansion tank leaking ()

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,146 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 56,632 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 56,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 49,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 47,737 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 45,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 43,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 30,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,171 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)

age related tyre cracking

front wipersa on limits

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 26 May 2012 24,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,002 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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YX08 SXL is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YX08 SXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 SXL registered?

YX08 SXL is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YX08 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 SXL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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