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YY08 VFT

2008 Ford Fusion

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VFT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,009 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 64,009 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,897 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 61,897 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,172 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 59,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 54,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,103 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,103 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,110 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 35,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,132 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 23,132 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,901 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 17,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 12,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 11,542 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 VFT is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

YY08 VFT is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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