Ford Fusion (2006)
2006 Ford Fusion
CarHunch analysed 13,106 real MOT records for the 2006 Ford Fusion. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Ford Fusion falls short of the UK average with a 75.3% first-time pass rate—nearly 5 percentage points below the 80% benchmark—and a concerning 43.4% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, making this a notably problematic cohort for buyers. Petrol versions are marginally more reliable than diesel (75.8% vs 74.1% pass rate), though neither inspires confidence.
These cars are turning up for MOT with modest mileage for their age (median 56,282 miles), yet averaging 4.87 failures and 24.1 advisories per vehicle, suggesting age-related wear rather than abuse. If you're considering a 2006 Fusion, budget for immediate repairs and a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering suspension, electrical, and brake systems—the high advisory count points to these as persistent weak spots.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2006 Ford Fusion
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (73%) | 9,539 | 75.8% | 4.84 |
| Diesel (27%) | 3,565 | 74.1% | 4.95 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 63.5% | 8 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Ford Fusion vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Ford Fusion vehicles fall between 42,106 and 72,007 miles.
2006 Ford Fusion — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 5,538 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Ford Fusion
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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72%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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64%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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61.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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40.4%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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36.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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32.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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