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DK12 USM

2012 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,588 mi
Last recorded93,588 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 USM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,588 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables slight corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears front to rear under retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 93,588 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables slight corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears front to rear under retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 86,114 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 86,114 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,070 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts deep cracking 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,462 miles

nearside headlight image slightly affected

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,989 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 60,989 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,219 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 54,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 2 mil inner and outer edges wearing cracking approaching fail stage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 2.5 mil wearing inner and outer edges and deep cracks approaching fail stage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,378 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 43,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 12,544 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 12,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,773 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 2,773 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 2,564 miles

damage to n/s/r wheel arch and door

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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DK12 USM is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK12 USM, 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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DK12 USM is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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