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EF12 FGV

2012 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 FGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 138,133 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 138,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre worn low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 128,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,128 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 120,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 101,495 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 101,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 92,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sp16/sp22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,280 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 78,372 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 69,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,214 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 62,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 55,776 miles

child seat(S) fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 8 May 2015 48,259 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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EF12 FGV is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF12 FGV, 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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EF12 FGV is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is EF12 FGV safe to buy?

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