2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Ford Fusion MOT pass rate and common faults

2,325 MOT tests in 2024. 67.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time67.9%
Failed or needed repairs32.1%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,325 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  8. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Brakes11.8%
  3. Suspension7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  5. Tyres5.0%
  6. Body & chassis4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour5.7%

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 2011 Ford Fusion?

In 2024, 67.9% of 2011 Ford Fusion cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,325 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Fusion?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Ford Fusion reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).