Ford Fusion: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 18.1% of Ford Fusion MOT tests — 67,184 tests out of 370,162. It shows up most on 2003 and 2006 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4,330 | 19.6% |
| 2003 | 31,064 | 20.1% |
| 2004 | 32,785 | 19.3% |
| 2005 | 34,759 | 19.3% |
| 2006 | 49,101 | 21.1% |
| 2007 | 51,617 | 19.0% |
| 2008 | 54,001 | 16.7% |
| 2009 | 55,628 | 16.5% |
| 2010 | 36,342 | 16.3% |
| 2011 | 15,411 | 13.7% |
| 2012 | 4,766 | 13.3% |
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.