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SM12 YFL

2012 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,416 mi
Last recorded120,416 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YFL
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,416 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Strut mounting bearing slightly rough

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside "chassis" legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 120,414 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside strut mounting bearing slightly roughg

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside "chassis" legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 21 Apr 2025 104,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 89,370 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 73,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 47,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 42,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 33,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 3,025 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,932 miles

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

both front wipers streaky

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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SM12 YFL is a 2012 Ford Fusion in Blue 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 SM12 YFL, 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 SM12 YFL registered?

SM12 YFL is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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