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AA08 YYF

2008 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Fusion54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YYF
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2024 115,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed COOALNT LEAKING AND NO COOLANT AND EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING/CENTRE TO BACK BOX BLOWING/ CAT TO CENTRE SECTION BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated PLAY SIDE TO SIDE ASWELL (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety COOLANT LEAKING FROM STAT HOUSING AND POSSIBLE WATER PUMP AND NO COOLANT IN EXPANSION BOTTLE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipes from cap to front corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension and body corroded underneath

Pass 24 Nov 2023 103,075 miles

Front 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))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 103,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,867 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,802 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,089 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 89,089 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,478 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle strongly urged to clean /wire brush and grease well.......to preserve to next years test (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,556 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 27 Feb 2014 34,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,682 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 YYF is a 2008 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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