Ford Fusion common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Ford Fusion at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 58,267 UK MOT tests of the Ford Fusion in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rear fog lamp (not working): recorded on 5.3% of tests of 2010–2012 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 13× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (7.8×); ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (8×); individual direction indicators (slightly discoloured) (7×). The most common reasons a Ford Fusion fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); rear fog lamp (not working); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Ford Fusion
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Ford Fusion than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear fog lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2010–2012 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.3% | 0.4% | 13× | 2,386 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | MOT fail | 2010–2012 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 7% | 0.9% | 7.8× | 846 |
| Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2007–2009 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8× | 479 |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6.3% | 0.9% | 7× | 633 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 23% | 4.6% | 5.1× | 846 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive | Advisory | 2004–2006 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 11% | 3.3% | 3.3× | 1,025 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2010–2012 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 9.5% | 3.1% | 3.1× | 1,495 |
| Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output | Advisory | 2001–2003 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5.9% | 2.2% | 2.7× | 525 |
Ford Fusion by mileage (2007–2009 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 2,018 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Stop lamp: not working (5.5%, 2.8×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4,837 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (16%) | Rear fog lamp: not working (4%, 8×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6,154 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (17%) | Rear fog lamp: not working (4.6%, 7.7×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5,621 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (21%) | Rear fog lamp: not working (5.5%, 7.9×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3,625 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (24%) | Rear fog lamp: not working (7%, 8.8×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 1,958 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (25%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (25%, 3.2×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 837 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (28%) | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (28%, 3.5×) |
| 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 479 | Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material (28%) | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (9.6%, 8×) |
Ford Fusion by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 636 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (2.9×) |
| 2003 | 4,559 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3×) |
| 2004 | 4,953 | Stop lamp: not working at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3.2×) |
| 2005 | 5,370 | Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (3.3×) |
| 2006 | 7,554 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3.1×) |
| 2007 | 8,145 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (8.1×) |
| 2008 | 8,652 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (8.8×) |
| 2009 | 8,938 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (9.8×) |
| 2010 | 5,982 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (10×) |
| 2011 | 2,598 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (13×) |
| 2012 | 828 | Rear fog lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (12×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Ford Fusion?
In 58,267 UK MOT tests of the Ford Fusion in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is rear fog lamp (not working): recorded on 5.3% of tests of 2010–2012 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 13× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (7.8×); ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (8×); individual direction indicators (slightly discoloured) (7×). The most common reasons a Ford Fusion fails its MOT are stop lamp (not working); rear fog lamp (not working); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded).
Why do Ford Fusions fail the MOT?
Across 58,267 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Ford Fusion were stop lamp (not working) (8% of tests); rear fog lamp (not working) (5.2% of tests); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (6.6% of tests).
At what mileage do Ford Fusion problems start?
The clearest Ford Fusion-specific issue, rear fog lamp (not working), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2010–2012 cars (5.3% of tests vs 0.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Ford Fusion data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 58,267 tests of the Ford Fusion. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.