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YY08 TNK

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

250,897 mi
Last recorded250,897 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TNK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 250,897 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 250,883 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear low hand brake effort

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 219,792 miles

corrosion at underside

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 6 Sep 2023 190,366 miles

INJECTOR SEALS LEAKING

OIL + COOLANT LEAK

REVERSE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Fail 4 Sep 2023 190,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FULL WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

INJECTOR SEALS LEAKING

OIL + COOLANT LEAK

REVERSE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Pass 2 Aug 2022 161,300 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BASE

R/N/S TYRE WORN CLOSE TO MIN LIMIT

REAR WIPER ARM NOT TOUCHING SCREEN FULLY

Fail 2 Aug 2022 161,300 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT LOWER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached INNER TIE ROD - DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AT BASE

R/N/S TYRE WORN CLOSE TO MIN LIMIT

REAR WIPER ARM NOT TOUCHING SCREEN FULLY

Pass 24 Aug 2021 135,316 miles

air con condenser looks to be leaking gas

front tyres cracked perished

o/s/f coil spring minor corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on the vehicle have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r +o/s/r coils springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 104,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,640 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,057 miles

Offside Front of steering rack has slight wear

Fail 4 Apr 2017 79,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front of steering rack has slight wear

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,010 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,661 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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YY08 TNK is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY08 TNK, 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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YY08 TNK is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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