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EF61 VZT

2012 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,890 miles

Coolant leak Water pump & Thermostat housing ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 65,623 miles

Coolant leak Water pump & Thermostat housing ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 65,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Water pump & Thermostat housing ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 61,347 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 48,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under body brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,572 miles

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 3 Jan 2018 45,572 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisey

nail in OSF tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,107 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,849 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 27,972 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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EF61 VZT 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 78.6%.

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 EF61 VZT, 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 EF61 VZT registered?

EF61 VZT is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is EF61 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 VZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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