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AO12 VNZ

2012 Ford Fusion

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VNZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,671 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 103,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,042 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,490 miles

Nearside Handbrake slows

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 88,490 miles

Nearside Handbrake slows

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Fuel tank cable insecure (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,068 miles

Exhaust condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,665 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 56,665 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 39,156 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 26,837 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2015 15,060 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 VNZ is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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