2010 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · CK10 FSN

The most recent MOT on 14 May 2026 was a pass, but it came just a week after a significant fail. That fail flagged two rear brake pipes as excessively corroded, a leaking rear exhaust box that prevented an emissions test, plus the same corroded front pipe and worn front discs that reappeared as advisories on the pass. The car scraped through, and the underlying issues have been worsening for at least two years. Brake pipe corrosion is the dominant and escalating risk. From 2024 onward, every test has noted corroded pipes covered in grease—a tactic that can hide rather than cure rust. By May 2026, the nearside rear pipe near the fuel tank and the offside rear pipe on the body were corroded enough to fail. A week later they were passed, but the advisories still show corrosion on the front and rear pipes. This suggests either a quick clean-up or a minimal repair that may not last. Brake pipes are safety-critical; ignoring them could lead to sudden fluid loss. The exhaust is also in decline.