Ford Fusion MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Fusion. Check any Fusion by registration number below.

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71.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.1%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Fusion — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Fusion has an average MOT pass rate of 71.0%, which is 14.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Fusion on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford Fusion fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Fusion for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Fusion, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Fusion performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 35 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2012

Based on 1,873 vehicles

80.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

21.1%

2011

Based on 5,924 vehicles

78.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2010

Based on 13,529 vehicles

73.6%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

25.5%

2009

Based on 20,431 vehicles

71.9%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

27.5%

2008

Based on 19,624 vehicles

70.2%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

28.5%

2007

Based on 18,158 vehicles

68.0%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

29.5%

2006

Based on 16,857 vehicles

64.2%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2005

Based on 11,792 vehicles

65.6%Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

30.0%

2004

Based on 10,791 vehicles

63.9%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

31.1%

2003

Based on 9,987 vehicles

62.7%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

32.0%

2002

Based on 1,393 vehicles

63.0%Below Average

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

32.3%

0

Based on 75,196 vehicles

75.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Fusion

The most common reasons a Ford Fusion fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.3%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.6%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.6%

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

3.4%

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.7%

Ford Fusion Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

5.7%

Front Nearside

2.9%

Rear Central

2.9%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Ford Fusion

Ford Fusion — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Fusion MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Fusion?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Fusion is 71.0% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Fusion?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Fusion are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.3%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.6%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Fusion reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 71.0%, the Ford Fusion is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Fusion?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Fusion?

Typical mileage for the Ford Fusion: 62,971 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fusion to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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