Ford Fusion (2007)
2007 Ford Fusion
CarHunch analysed 12,363 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Fusion. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Ford Fusion falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.2% first-time pass rate, and nearly 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for safety-conscious buyers. Petrol models perform marginally better than diesels (77.8% vs 75.8%), but both variants struggle equally with reliability expectations.
At an average mileage of 61,209 miles for a 17-year-old car, these Fusions are running well above what you'd expect, suggesting heavy use or poor maintenance history. The average vehicle racks up 4.3 failures and 22 advisories per test, pointing to systemic weaknesses in electrics, suspension, and emissions control—meaning repair costs will be frequent and unpredictable. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a specialist focusing on brake systems and emissions equipment, not just a standard MOT read.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2007 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.
- ⚠️ 39.5% 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 (71%) | 8,801 | 77.8% | 4.3 |
| Diesel (29%) | 3,560 | 75.8% | 4.36 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 70% | 6 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 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 2007 Ford Fusion vehicles fall between 40,716 and 70,194 miles.
2007 Ford Fusion — Still on the Road
6,213 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
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 — 2007 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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46.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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43%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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42.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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