2009 Ford Fusion 1.6L Petrol · YT59 YRN

The Ford Fusion currently holds a Pass status from the MOT test recorded on 25 November 2025, albeit achieved after a fail on the same date. The overall trend across the five tests in this record is broadly stable, though the simultaneous fail and re-test on 25 November 2025 indicates an unresolved issue from earlier that day rather than a deteriorating mechanical pattern. No advisory or defect entries other than the wiper faults appear in any of the five tests spanning 2022 to 2025, suggesting no chronic advisories related to corrosion, suspension, braking, or structural integrity have been flagged by testers. Against a vehicle age of roughly 17 years, the recorded 46,138 miles equates to approximately 2,714 miles annually, which is notably low. The mileage progression between tests is consistent with minimal annual use: 2022 to 2025 shows only modest increments. This pattern implies the vehicle has either covered very short distances or spent extended periods stationary. Low annual mileage can mask deterioration of rubber components, brake calipers, and suspension bushes due to lack of regular use, even when annual test results appear clean. The single recurring theme across the record is windscreen wiper performance. The nearside front wiper blade was flagged as defective at both the 2022 and 2023 tests, and both nearside and offside wipers failed to clear the windscreen effectively at the 2025 test. While this is a consumable item and not a structural or mechanical concern, the repeated failure on the nearside wiper over a three-year span suggests basic visual checks and minor maintenance may have been deferred. Buyers should inspect wiper condition directly, but given the absence of any brake, tyre, exhaust, lighting, or corrosion advisories, attention should focus on items the MOT does not cover: underbody condition for surface rust, brake caliper operation after periods of light use, condition of inner CV boots and drive belts, and fluid freshness. Recommended in-person checks include a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on this age of vehicle, particularly around suspension mounting points, jacking points, and the exhaust system. The brakes should be tested for seized calipers or binding handbrake mechanism, which can develop during long periods of low use. Tyre age markings should be examined regardless of tread depth, as tyres fitted to a low-mileage car of this age may have hardened from age alone. Cooling system hoses, cam belt replacement evidence if applicable, and battery condition under load should also form part of a pre-purchase assessment, as the MOT record cannot verify any of these service-based items.