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YY08 TYB

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,658 mi
Last recorded119,658 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 TYB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 119,658 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,249 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 94,249 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Body component likely to become detached grill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,906 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 86,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 80,270 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,180 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,298 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,748 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,002 miles

Nearside 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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YY08 TYB is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYB, 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 YY08 TYB registered?

YY08 TYB is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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