Ford Fusion: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was recorded as a failure area in 8.7% of Ford Fusion MOT tests — 32,093 tests out of 370,162. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4,330 | 12.2% |
| 2003 | 31,064 | 12.2% |
| 2004 | 32,785 | 10.1% |
| 2005 | 34,759 | 9.6% |
| 2006 | 49,101 | 10.2% |
| 2007 | 51,617 | 8.5% |
| 2008 | 54,001 | 7.5% |
| 2009 | 55,628 | 6.9% |
| 2010 | 36,342 | 7.3% |
| 2011 | 15,411 | 6.0% |
| 2012 | 4,766 | 5.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.