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AA08 YWZ

2008 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,994 mi
Last recorded59,994 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 59,994 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 59,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,109 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged FRAYED,CORRODED, (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on both front to middle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,659 miles

Corrosion underneath especially front sub frame and rear axle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face marked (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face marked (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Slight seepage from offside drive shaft seal into gearbox

Fail 17 Jul 2019 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated May be inner bearing on shaft (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion underneath especially front sub frame and rear axle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face marked (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face marked (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight seepage from offside drive shaft seal into gearbox

Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Front DRIVE SHAFT INNER, SEAL

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED THIN

Fail 18 Jul 2017 39,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SMALL PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Front DRIVE SHAFT INNER, SEAL

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED THIN

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 36,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 33,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,512 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,254 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,133 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 YWZ is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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