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Ford Fusion MOT Results

Registered in 2004
55.9% pass rate
from 6,872 tests in 2021
(4.7% better than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamps (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Headlamp (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp levelling device (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (24% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type (23% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.073% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.015% fail on Arm
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.029% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.029% fail on Battery(ies) (91% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.058% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.058% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (27% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (26% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (25% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.80% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Axle (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Anti-lock braking system (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Valves
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Lever (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.92% fail on Compression ignition (30% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (32% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Bearing housing (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Prop shafts (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.073% fail on Tank
      • 0.058% fail on Hose
      • 0.058% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on System
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Engine mounting (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting condition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.087% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.087% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Panel
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Chassis (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Chassis condition (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Doors (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Other passenger's door (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.015% fail on Cabs
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Other components (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Operation
      • 0.058% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.044% fail on Pump
      • 0.015% fail on Rams
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.015% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
      • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Requirements
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates (45% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Condition
    • 0.044% fail on Attachment (88% better than other 2004 cars)
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  • Ford Fusion (2002 - 2012)
    Versatile interior. Easy to get in and out of. Reasonably sized load area with no lip. Four-star crash test rating, economical TDCI diesels.

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