Ford Fusion
From 72,556 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Fusions fare better: 2012 models pass at 74.7% vs 64.2% for 2002.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 3,737 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3,737 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3,297 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,648 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,555 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 1,832 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,690 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,648 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,606 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,450 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,399 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.5% of Fusion failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
Ford Fusion on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 5,651 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 5,649. At this rate, roughly 8.6 years until none remain. Now at 46.7% of its peak (104,431 in 2012 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 43,319 | 5,445 | +0 | -1,418 | -1,418 |
| 2025 Q2 | 44,823 | 5,359 | +0 | -1,359 | -1,359 |
| 2025 Q1 | 46,301 | 5,240 | +2 | -1,496 | -1,494 |
| 2024 Q4 | 47,957 | 5,078 | +0 | -1,378 | -1,378 |
| 2024 Q3 | 49,493 | 4,920 | +0 | -1,436 | -1,436 |
| 2024 Q2 | 50,997 | 4,852 | +0 | -1,423 | -1,423 |
| 2024 Q1 | 52,506 | 4,766 | +0 | -1,399 | -1,399 |
| 2023 Q4 | 54,093 | 4,578 | +0 | -1,182 | -1,182 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Zetec Climate | Diesel | 6,610 | 17% |
| Fusion 2 16V | Petrol | 4,536 | 12% |
| Fusion Zetec | Petrol | 4,226 | 11% |
| Fusion Zetec Climate Auto | Petrol | 3,184 | 8% |
| Fusion Zetec Climate Tdci | Diesel | 2,667 | 7% |
| Fusion Style Climate | Petrol | 2,419 | 6% |
| Fusion Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 1,755 | 4% |
| Fusion+ Auto | Petrol | 1,750 | 4% |
| Fusion+ | Diesel | 1,696 | 4% |
| Fusion Zetec Auto | Petrol | 1,617 | 4% |
| Fusion+ Tdci | Diesel | 1,298 | 3% |
| Fusion Style Plus | Petrol | 1,149 | 3% |
| Fusion Titanium | Petrol | 1,148 | 3% |
| Fusion 3 16V | Petrol | 1,042 | 3% |
| Fusion 2 Tdci | Diesel | 1,039 | 3% |
| Fusion Titanium Auto | Petrol | 771 | 2% |
| Fusion Style Climate Tdci | Diesel | 755 | 2% |
| Fusion Style Plus Tdci | Diesel | 533 | 1% |
| Fusion Titanium Tdci | Diesel | 523 | 1% |
| Fusion 3 Tdci | Diesel | 444 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 74.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 73.9% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 70.1% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 68.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
7 earlier years
| 2008 | 68.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2007 | 67.8% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 65% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2005 | 65.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 64.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2003 | 64.1% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2002 | 64.2% | 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., the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fusions tested had between 70,221 and 107,020 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 85,065 median miles, the Fusion has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Fusion MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fusion has a 67.6% MOT pass rate based on 72,556 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fusion?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fusion is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 3,737 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Ford Fusions are on UK roads?
There are 43,319 Ford Fusions currently licensed on UK roads, with 5,445 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fusion at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fusion is 85,065 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 70,221 and 107,020 miles.
Buying a used Fusion?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £67 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.