2011 Ford Fusion · 7,838 MOT tests
2011 Ford Fusion reliability
2011 Ford Fusions fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Fusion years (7,838 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 63,037
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,838
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 16.2% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Ford Fusion
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.2%
- Brakes7.3%
- Suspension6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 4.66%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rear fog lamp not working 3.42%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.78%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Direction indicator wrong colour 2.3%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.93%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.95%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.25%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (5.17%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.51%)
Other years
Every Ford Fusion year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Ford Fusion reliable?
2011 Ford Fusions fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 Fusion years (7,838 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Ford Fusion MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (4.66% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (3.42% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Ford Fusion have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Ford Fusion shows 63,037 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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