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YY08 VGN

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,458 mi
Last recorded152,458 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VGN
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,458 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2022 152,391 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,154 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 133,151 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Not working on offside wheel. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,874 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 116,621 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting lug breaking away from pipe. (Pipe leaking from this point) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Disconnected. (May be damaged) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Hand brake lever reaching stop. (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 101,640 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 76,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,952 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 64,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,241 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,509 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 VGN is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YY08 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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