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YX08 TJY

2008 Ford Fusion

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,689 mi
Last recorded128,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 TJY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 128,689 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 128,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 122,576 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 122,576 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 115,439 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 106,539 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 106,423 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,130 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 101,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven o/s weak (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,449 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,112 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,191 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,427 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 TJY is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YX08 TJY, 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 YX08 TJY registered?

YX08 TJY is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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