Ford Fusion (2010)

6,805 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.7% first-time pass rate

2010 Ford Fusion

CarHunch analysed 6,805 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Fusion. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability In line with UK average
79.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
43,843
typical mileage
32,033–58,059 middle half
37.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.4
avg MOT failures per car
over 15.7 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 3.7 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

80.9%
Petrol
4,656 vehicles
77.2%
Diesel
2,137 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2010 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.
  • ⚠️ 37.1% 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 (68%) 4,656 80.9% 3.19
Diesel (31%) 2,137 77.2% 3.87
Electric (0%) 6 73.6% 1.17
Other (0%) 3 80.6% 0.67
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) 2 70.8% 2
LPG (0%) 1 86.7% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 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.

32,033
low mileage
43,843
typical
58,059
high mileage

Half of all 2010 Ford Fusion vehicles fall between 32,033 and 58,059 miles.

2010 Ford Fusion — Still on the Road

5,242 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

6,604 5,242 2014 2025

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

15.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.4
Avg failures per vehicle
17.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Ford Fusion

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 43.5%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 40.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 39.8%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 37.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 36.7%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 36%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 32.4%
    Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
  • 26.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.

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