Ford Fusion: suspension MOT failures
Of the 370,162 Ford Fusion MOT tests in this dataset, 9.4% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4,330 | 13.5% |
| 2003 | 31,064 | 12.1% |
| 2004 | 32,785 | 11.9% |
| 2005 | 34,759 | 11.5% |
| 2006 | 49,101 | 10.9% |
| 2007 | 51,617 | 8.9% |
| 2008 | 54,001 | 8.6% |
| 2009 | 55,628 | 8.5% |
| 2010 | 36,342 | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 15,411 | 5.0% |
| 2012 | 4,766 | 4.1% |
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.