Ford Fusion MOT Results

Registered in 2011
74.2% pass rate
from 2,706 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.037% fail on Switch
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake linings and pads (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Brake pads (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.074% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.074% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.037% fail on Leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.96% fail on Washers (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on View to rear
      • 0.074% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.037% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission
      • 0.89% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.67% fail on Joints (45% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Drive shaft (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.037% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.037% fail on Joints
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.037% fail on Hose
      • 0.037% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Body
      • 0.074% fail on Other body component
    • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.037% fail on Seats
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition (52% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.037% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.037% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.52% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.074% fail on Power steering
      • 0.074% fail on Other components
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
    • 0.037% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
  • 0.074% fail on Identification of the vehicle (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Registration plates (80% better than other 2011 cars)
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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