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SD12 EJV

2012 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 EJV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 100,210 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2024 93,616 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.COOLANT LOW

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 93,616 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))

EXHAUST CORRODED.COOLANT LOW

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 71,591 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose just below petrol tank

Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,508 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 62,508 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,258 miles

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

both front tyres near wear indicators

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,260 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,083 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,084 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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SD12 EJV 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 76.5%.

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 SD12 EJV, 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 SD12 EJV registered?

SD12 EJV is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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