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Ford Fusion MOT Results

Registered in 2003
53.7% pass rate
from 6,797 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp levelling device (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (17% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies) (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Brakes (13% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (11% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Brake pads (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.074% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.029% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
      • 0.015% fail on Leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.015% fail on Other braking system component
  • 14% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.059% fail on Mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Suspension arm (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.81% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.059% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.059% fail on Axle
      • 0.059% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (13% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested (33% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.74% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.059% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.059% fail on Hose
      • 0.044% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on System
    • 0.35% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Panel
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Chassis (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Seats (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.029% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.015% fail on Towbar
      • 0.015% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.015% fail on Load security
      • 0.015% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.015% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.62% fail on Power steering (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Other components (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Pump
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack (44% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation
    • 0.074% fail on Steering play
      • 0.074% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (26% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Requirements
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates (60% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.029% fail on Attachment (91% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.029% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.029% fail on Speedometer
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