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AU12 VZK

2012 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,325 mi
Last recorded84,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VZK
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 84,325 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 84,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 78,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2024 78,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 65,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 52,890 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,283 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,681 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

condensation inside n/s/r light lens

power steering fluid level below minimum

Fail 28 Feb 2020 38,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

condensation inside n/s/r light lens

power steering fluid level below minimum

Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,998 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn slightly low

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

Fail 5 Mar 2019 29,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn slightly low

oil marks around steering rack pinion seal

Pass 3 Mar 2018 21,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,148 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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AU12 VZK is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 VZK, 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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AU12 VZK is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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