2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

6,974 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,974 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    284 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.3%
  2. Brakes17.3%
  3. Suspension14.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  5. Body & chassis7.5%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2007 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,974 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).