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EA61 VDZ

2012 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,686 mi
Last recorded118,686 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 118,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,120 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,045 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,150 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,734 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,102 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,885 miles

Deep cuts in both front tyres outer walls

Engine cover & sill covers fitted

Poor headlamp patterns

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 13,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 12,685 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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EA61 VDZ is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA61 VDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA61 VDZ registered?

EA61 VDZ is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is EA61 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 VDZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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