Ford Fusion MOT Results

Registered in 2002
49.0% pass rate
from 935 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 10% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.4% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Axles
      • 0.32% fail on Axle (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 18% fail on Brakes (25% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 7.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
    • 0.64% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.43% fail on Brake fluid
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition (49% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.11% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pump
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.43% fail on Steering play
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.86% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.11% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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