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Ford Fusion reliability by build year

Coverage 2002-20121 named generationHatchbackPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Ford Fusion built around 2009: about average at the MOT

Ford Fusions built around 2009 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Ford Fusions built around 2009 ended in a fail (retests included), against 32% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ford Fusions built around 2009 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ford Fusion's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Fusion's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Fusion Mk1

Mk1 (2002-2012)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

24.1% fail rate, built around 2012 (13 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 27.7%)

From 1,981 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ford Fusion.

See every build year for the Ford Fusion

By age

Ford Fusion fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ford Fusion ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
27124.3%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,98124.1%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
4,79427.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
9,58628.9%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
10,14029.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
9,50930.6%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
8,82432.2%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
6,82732.6%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
5,02931.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
4,60933.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
2,66431.8%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
13628.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 21 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 16-year-old Ford Fusions

These issues come from 16-year-old Ford Fusions, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    23.4%
    Advisory: 3,224Fail: 472 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.3%
    Advisory: 2,506Fail: 206 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.0%
    Advisory: 2,230Fail: 208 (9% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    13.7%
    Advisory: 1,951Fail: 132 (6% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    10.6%
    Advisory: 1,297Fail: 23 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 10,140 MOT tests on 16-year-old Ford Fusions, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 16-year-old Ford Fusions notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension35%
  2. Brakes + Tyres29%
  3. Suspension + Tyres27%
  4. Brakes + Lighting21%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 5,800 MOT tests on Ford Fusion cars built around 2009 (16 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Ford Fusion.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

5 recalls in all

All 5 Ford Fusion recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 recalls

Top concerns

  • Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment
  • Rear suspension bolts may fail
  • Power steering may be lost

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Peugeot 207

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    35.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.6%
    Dangerous
    6.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.6%

    No clear edge over the Ford Fusion on these figures.

    26,023 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  2. 2

    Nissan Note

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.5%
    Dangerous
    6.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.6%

    No clear edge over the Ford Fusion on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    18,111 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  3. 3

    Chevrolet Aveo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    36.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.4%
    Dangerous
    8.1%

    No clear edge over the Ford Fusion on these figures.

    2,285 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  4. 4

    Kia Rio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.2%
    Dangerous
    8.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.9%

    No clear edge over the Ford Fusion on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,034 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2009 (16 years old), the Ford Fusion across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 10,140 16-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ford Fusion ever sold: 64,370 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2009 (16 years old): 10,140 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.