2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

5,454 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,454 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    137 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.4%
  2. Brakes14.2%
  3. Suspension9.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Body & chassis5.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.6%

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 2010 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2010 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,454 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 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).