2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

726 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 726 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Brakes8.8%
  3. Suspension6.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  5. Tyres4.0%
  6. Body & chassis3.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2012 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 726 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).