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YD12 NTE

2012 Ford Fusion

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,290 mi
Last recorded139,290 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fusion39,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 NTE
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 139,290 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

POWER STEERING RACK DAMP

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 139,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

POWER STEERING RACK DAMP

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 136,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 132,237 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 127,799 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 127,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,340 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,840 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible pipe's protective mesh broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD IS ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM AND CRACKED. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and near side rear tyres slightly cracked ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 106,463 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible pipe's protective mesh broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD IS ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM AND CRACKED. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Also condensation. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and near side rear tyres slightly cracked ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,754 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible pipe's protective mesh broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both offside and nearside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,604 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 39,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,753 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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YD12 NTE 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 YD12 NTE, 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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YD12 NTE is a 2012 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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