2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

8,138 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,138 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    248 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.7%
  2. Brakes14.5%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Body & chassis6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Tyres6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%

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 2009 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2009 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,138 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).