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FT61 JJU

2012 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,178 mi
Last recorded79,178 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 JJU
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,178 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 79,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,834 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 70,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,804 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))

oil filter heavily corroded and blistered. Imminent risk of failure.

rear heat shield completely detached from body and is only attached due to being trapped between exhaust, mounts and body.

Fail 10 Apr 2024 61,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

oil filter heavily corroded and blistered. Imminent risk of failure.

rear heat shield completely detached from body and is only attached due to being trapped between exhaust, mounts and body.

Pass 15 Apr 2023 52,851 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 52,850 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,535 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 43,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 33,357 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres are on limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre started to crack.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2021 33,345 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front tyres are on limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre started to crack.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,583 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2019 19,912 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 15,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 13,680 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 11,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,837 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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FT61 JJU is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Silver 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 FT61 JJU, 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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FT61 JJU is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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