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AA08 YVC

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YVC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 127,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm Tread Depth & Worn Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm - 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 119,488 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm - 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 113,246 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 113,143 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,923 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 103,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear intermediate around fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,529 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 93,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall worn

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall worn

Pass 8 May 2019 78,148 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 78,148 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 72,353 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 67,070 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,738 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,296 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 54,267 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 47,563 miles

front inner brake discs corroded.!!!

offside rear fog lens filled with water.!!!

Pass 17 May 2013 39,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,755 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,687 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 YVC is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA08 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

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

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