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YX08 YSE

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,127 mi
Last recorded133,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YSE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 133,127 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 133,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 129,162 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 129,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,905 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 126,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 123,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 117,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,035 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe is broken but not blowing

Fail 4 Dec 2018 113,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust flexi pipe is broken but not blowing

Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,548 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 75,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 70,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,959 miles

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

hand brake cable nearside rear slightly loose

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

hand brake cable nearside rear slightly loose

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 YSE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YX08 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

YX08 YSE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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