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J14 HWB

2012 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 HWB
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 78,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 78,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,165 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded not seriously weakened

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 70,350 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,430 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 67,430 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to exhaust leak/lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 60,414 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,306 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,152 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,120 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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J14 HWB is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J14 HWB, 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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J14 HWB is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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