Ford Fusion MOT Results

Registered in 2007
59.3% pass rate
from 9,493 tests in 2021
(3.9% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies) (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.021% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.98% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
        • 0.021% fail on Lever
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
      • 0.063% fail on Hand lever (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever (64% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.063% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.063% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.011% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
      • 0.074% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes (98% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Axles (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.095% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.074% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (23% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (26% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Drive shaft (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Bearing housing (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.042% fail on Prop shafts (70% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Joints
    • 0.73% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.042% fail on Pipe
      • 0.021% fail on System
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.032% fail on Bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Body condition
      • 0.011% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Doors (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (93% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Steering (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Track rod end (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Operation
      • 0.074% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Catalyst emissions (53% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.011% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.095% fail on Other leaks (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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