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Ford Fusion Zetec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fusion Zetec reliable? We analysed 670 real MOT tests across 115 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 670 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.6%
Typical Mileage
62,789mi
Annual Mileage
5,231mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fusion Zetec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fusion Zetec.

Ford Fusion Zetec Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Fusion Zetec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Fusion Zetec Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Fusion Zetec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,025 mi/yr
Typical
5,231 mi/yr
Average
6,266 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,724 mi/yr

Ford Fusion Zetec Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fusion Zetec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
62,789 mi
75th Percentile
90,992 mi
95th Percentile
126,813 mi
Max Recorded
883,426 mi

How Does the Ford Fusion Zetec Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Fusion Zetec THIS CAR 87.6% 670 62,789 mi — yrs
Ford Fiesta 72.8% 33,753,820 57,529 mi 34 yrs
Ford Focus 73.8% 28,316,889 72,500 mi 27 yrs
Ford Transit 68.7% 16,371,688 100,614 mi 37 yrs
Fiat Scudo Business Multijet 82% 323 46,301 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fusion Zetec outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Fusion Zetec?

The Ford Fusion Zetec has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 670 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Fusion Zetec owner drives around 5,231 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Ford Fusion Zetec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fusion Zetec reliable?
Based on 670 MOT tests, the Ford Fusion Zetec has a 87.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fusion Zetec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fusion Zetec do per year?
The typical Ford Fusion Zetec does around 5,231 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fusion Zetec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fusion Zetec?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.