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AO12 CTY

2012 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,128 mi
Last recorded105,128 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CTY
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 105,128 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and slightly deformed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield detached

Fail 4 Apr 2026 105,128 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and slightly deformed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield detached

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe union behind engine (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,236 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive O/s drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing noisy: Attention required

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,034 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 82,034 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,278 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,012 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,587 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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AO12 CTY is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 39,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Fusion is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO12 CTY is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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