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YX58 XEP

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,879 mi
Last recorded120,879 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 120,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,240 miles

Central Front rear central lower engine mounting worn

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s [D] bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s inner disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 26 Jan 2023 118,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play front n/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear o/s fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front rear central lower engine mounting worn

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s [D] bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s inner disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,492 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,510 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to test rear seat belts due to rear seat all folded down

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,429 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end due inner rack arm

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

unable to test rear seat belts due to rear seat all folded down

Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,408 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 100,408 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 70,926 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 64,650 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 49,454 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 49,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,112 miles

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

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

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 XEP is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

YX58 XEP is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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