2010 Ford Fusion 1.6L Diesel · DF59 EGJ

The 2010 Ford Fusion presents a stable mechanical condition overall, passing every recorded MOT without a failure. The most recent test on 7 January 2026 at 70,898 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester noted a front brake disc worn, pitted, or scored on the inner face. This advisory, while not an immediate fail, signals the early stages of disc degradation that a buyer should monitor. The maintenance trend across the record is broadly consistent, with no recurring serious structural or mechanical defects. Minor advisories appear intermittently, suggesting routine consumable wear rather than a pattern of neglect or escalating failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 70,898 miles in January 2026, the annualised average sits around 4,431 miles per year. Accumulation has been gradual rather than erratic. Between January 2022 and January 2023, the car covered roughly 3,324 miles. The following year, January 2023 to January 2024, saw about 2,757 miles added. From January 2024 to January 2025, the increase was 4,189 miles, and the final interval to January 2026 recorded just 3,352 miles. This pattern points to sustained light use with no sudden spikes that would indicate prolonged high-stress driving or, conversely, extended periods of inactivity that could cause seizure or deterioration of components. The most persistent theme in the record is tyre condition. Between January 2022 and January 2025, advisories for cracking or perishing tyres appeared in three out of four tests, sometimes affecting multiple wheels simultaneously. This recurring pattern suggests the vehicle may have spent considerable time stationary or exposed to UV and temperature cycling, which accelerates sidewall degradation. A buyer should inspect all four tyres closely, checking the date stamps to determine age, and budget for replacement if the rubber is more than six years old regardless of remaining tread depth. The January 2026 advisory on the front brake disc is the only mechanical flag in the most recent test. Pitting or scoring on the inner face often points to a sticking caliper, a worn pad that has been left in contact with the disc, or moisture ingress during periods of low use. A hands-on inspection should cover pad thickness, caliper slide pin operation, and the condition of both inner and outer disc faces. The low annual mileage and long gaps between tests make it worth checking for surface corrosion on brake components and examining the underside for any signs of structural rust, even though the MOT record itself contains no such findings.