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2012 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,002 mi
Last recorded61,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 NBA
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 61,002 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,990 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,682 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2020 51,682 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,119 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 47,119 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,590 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 40,590 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 33,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 25,588 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 25,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 18,617 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 15,319 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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NL12 NBA is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL12 NBA, 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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NL12 NBA is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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