2009 Ford Fusion · 28,528 MOT tests
2009 Ford Fusion reliability
2009 Ford Fusions fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Fusion years (28,528 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- 37.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 74,296
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,528
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 21% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Ford Fusion
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21%
- Suspension10.8%
- Brakes8.7%
- Tyres5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rear fog lamp not working 4.81%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.76%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Position lamp not working 3.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.12%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.73%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.35%)
Other years
Every Ford Fusion year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Ford Fusion reliable?
2009 Ford Fusions fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Fusion years (28,528 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Ford Fusion MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.14% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (4.81% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Ford Fusion have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Ford Fusion shows 74,296 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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