2010 Ford Fusion 1.4L Diesel · NG10 DNX

The most recent MOT test on 2024-10-03 confirmed the vehicle’s roadworthiness, though the immediate preceding test on 2024-10-01 failed without recorded defects—a rare anomaly in DVSA records that suggests either a procedural oversight or a brief, unnoticed issue resolved before the retest. The pattern over the past three years shows no consistent mechanical failures, with all other tests passing cleanly. However, the repeated failures in October 2023 and 2024, despite identical dates and no defects logged, warrant scrutiny of whether the vehicle was driven between tests or if the failures were administrative rather than technical. The absence of advisories or recurring faults implies no obvious neglect, but the irregular retesting hints at either a rushed repair or a test centre error. The recorded mileage of 107,742 miles over approximately 16 years equates to an average of around 6,700 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant gaps or spikes in the MOT history to suggest prolonged inactivity or aggressive use, though the lack of pre-2022 tests means earlier maintenance patterns remain unknown. The consistency in mileage between tests—around 15,000 miles between 2022 and 2023, and another 15,000 between 2023 and 2024—supports a steady usage history without extreme wear. Still, the absence of service records means critical intervals for suspension bushes, timing belt (if applicable), and differential fluid changes cannot be verified. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, as these are common wear items on this model at this mileage. The repeated failures in October suggest a potential issue with brake binding or caliper seizure, though no defects were logged, so a detailed check of rear brake hardware—including flexible hoses, wheel cylinders, and disc runout—is essential. Structural integrity should also be assessed, focusing on wheel arches, subframe mounts, and sills for corrosion, as these areas often develop hidden damage over time. Finally, the lack of advisories does not preclude hidden issues, so a pre-purchase diagnostic scan for fault codes and a visual inspection of the exhaust system for leaks or excessive rust are advisable.