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LM12 MSO

2012 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 MSO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,521 miles

Both outers sills covered

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (But secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Slight dampness around Both front - front to rear metal brake pipe joints

Pass 17 May 2025 65,437 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 17 May 2025 65,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2024 59,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 May 2024 59,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2023 52,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 May 2023 52,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2022 46,245 miles

All 4 tyre treads perished and cracking

Both rear lamp units condensated

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 40,228 miles

Both front top suspension mount nuts/threads corroded

Engine covers + outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount badly damaged (attention soon)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 May 2021 40,228 miles

Both front top suspension mount nuts/threads corroded

Engine covers + outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount badly damaged (attention soon)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2020 34,640 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Offside front top shock absorber locking nut corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 34,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear indicators faded

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Offside front top shock absorber locking nut corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 29,351 miles

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Offside rear indicator faded and both rear indicator lamp units condensated

Pass 11 May 2018 24,524 miles

Offside rear indicator faded and lens condensated

Pass 13 May 2017 18,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 13,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 9,086 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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LM12 MSO is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM12 MSO, 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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LM12 MSO is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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