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Ford Fusion MOT Results

Registered in 2009
65.4% pass rate
from 9,756 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.041% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.051% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.010% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes (98% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Axles (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.021% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.072% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.072% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Rod
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Lever (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pedal
      • 0.062% fail on Hand lever (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.010% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (13% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (26% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (26% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.031% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.031% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Tank
      • 0.031% fail on Hose
      • 0.021% fail on System
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
    • 0.062% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.051% fail on Doors (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.021% fail on Chassis
      • 0.021% fail on Chassis condition
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (23% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (27% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.010% fail on Steering box
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
      • 0.051% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.010% fail on Rams
    • 0.062% fail on Steering play
      • 0.062% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
    • 0.082% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.010% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.092% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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