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YX58 VLU

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,003 mi
Last recorded98,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 VLU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 98,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,233 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 92,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,259 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,466 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 62,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,935 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked around the base (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 54,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked around the base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,968 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,723 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 43,723 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 39,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 37,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,834 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 20,326 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,326 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VLU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YX58 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

YX58 VLU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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