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YY08 XGE

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,738 mi
Last recorded68,738 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 XGE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust and mounting deteriorated near flexi

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 60,865 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mountings are heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged into hose is bent (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 57,309 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 55,037 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,928 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,287 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 42,450 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriating

Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,927 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 37,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 35,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 31,234 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,119 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 XGE is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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