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AA08 YTJ

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,973 mi
Last recorded75,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,973 miles

signs of corrosion , mostly to the suspension components . recommend cleaning back and treating

Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,164 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR AXLE MOUNTS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 62,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underside needs cleaning off and wax oiling

Fail 30 Jun 2023 57,540 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underside needs cleaning off and wax oiling

Pass 5 May 2022 50,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 42,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,850 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,645 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,604 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,164 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 38,160 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,198 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,007 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 YTJ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AA08 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

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

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