CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY08 VGV

2008 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 VGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 82,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 82,381 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,000 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,013 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 65,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 57,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 44,684 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 35,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,521 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,985 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 27,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,443 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,180 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 15,345 miles

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING IN TREAD

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,881 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 3,437 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
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY08 VGV is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY08 VGV?

You can check the full history of YY08 VGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY08 VGV registered?

YY08 VGV is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is YY08 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 VGV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY08 VGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY08 VGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.