FORD FUSION MOT pass rate
67.9% of 72,026 FORD FUSION MOT tests pass.
The FUSION passes 67.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD FUSION passes 67.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 74.2% at 3–6 years to 66.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 74.2% | 31 | 43,623 miles |
| 6–10 years | 73.7% | 57 | 75,542 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.3% | 18,558 | 75,387 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.0% | 53,377 | 92,190 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FUSION
The most common reason the FORD FUSION fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 80.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 42.3% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 39.3% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 16.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 16.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 7.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% | Not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Inscription illegible |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD FUSION?
- 67.9% of FORD FUSION MOT tests pass, based on 72,026 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD FUSION?
- The most common reason the FORD FUSION fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD FUSION's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.