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YX58 VAJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,526 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2023 143,510 miles

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills & chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 120,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 103,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,541 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,187 miles

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

Offside Oil leak Driveshaft ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Oil leak Driveshaft ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,397 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,742 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 60,742 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,164 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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YX58 VAJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX58 VAJ, 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 YX58 VAJ registered?

YX58 VAJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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