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MF12 VUO

2012 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 VUO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 92,764 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 92,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,424 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 85,424 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,621 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 77,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at o/s/r) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 70,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at o/s/r) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,537 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,232 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 50,232 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 45,262 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,128 miles

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

Rear Tyres Low Tread

Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,723 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 28,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 21,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 15,360 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 15,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp

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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MF12 VUO is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF12 VUO, 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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What year was MF12 VUO registered?

MF12 VUO is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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