Ford Fusion MOT Results

Registered in 2012
74.5% pass rate
from 846 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.59% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.59% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension arms (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission
      • 0.47% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Drive shaft (28 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 0.12% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.12% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
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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