2012 Ford Fusion · 2,355 MOT tests
2012 Ford Fusion reliability
2012 Ford Fusions fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Fusion years (2,355 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- 27.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fusions: 40.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 54,030
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,355
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 15.5% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford Fusion
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Brakes6%
- Suspension4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Tyres3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 3.91%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rear fog lamp not working 3.14%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Direction indicator wrong colour 2.93%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.91%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.91%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.25%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.02%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.05%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (5.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.48%)
Other years
Every Ford Fusion year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Ford Fusion reliable?
2012 Ford Fusions fail 27.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Fusion years (2,355 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford Fusion MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (3.91% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (3.14% of tests), direction indicator wrong colour (2.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford Fusion have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Ford Fusion shows 54,030 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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