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AA08 YRU

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,596 mi
Last recorded144,596 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YRU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 144,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,627 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 115,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 104,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,354 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 86,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,178 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,860 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 64,860 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,342 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 48,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,729 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,729 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,660 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,600 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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AA08 YRU is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AA08 YRU, 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 AA08 YRU registered?

AA08 YRU is a 2008 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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