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Ford Fusion

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,388 cc

S12 THLMOT history

S12 THL is a silver petrol Ford Fusion first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

S12 THL silver Ford Fusion – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fusion, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,104 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 THL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fusion
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 THL was last recorded at 84,104 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,981 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
3,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,104 miles
  • 2025 – 81,237 miles
  • 2024 – 78,102 miles
  • 2023 – 61,355 miles
  • 2022 – 55,418 miles
  • 2021 – 41,141 miles
  • 2020 – 32,134 miles
  • 2019 – 28,750 miles
  • 2018 – 24,539 miles
  • 2017 – 24,151 miles
  • 2016 – 23,085 miles
  • 2015 – 22,364 miles
  • 2014 – 21,524 miles
  • 2013 – 20,373 miles
  • 2012 – 18,472 miles
  • 2011 – 17,112 miles
  • 2010 – 15,979 miles
  • 2009 – 13,530 miles
  • 2008 – 11,126 miles
  • 2007 – 8,856 miles
  • 2006 – 6,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,104 miles
  • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt very perished / crackinfgRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre drive shaft bearing not fully secure.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,104 miles (+123)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    582667948270
    • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt very perished / crackinfg
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre drive shaft bearing not fully secure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail83,981 miles (+2,744)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    977140267809
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt very perished / crackinfg
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre drive shaft bearing not fully secure.
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass81,237 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,237 miles
    Test number
    484150300948
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail81,098 miles (+2,996)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,098 miles
    Test number
    363890867217
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass78,102 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    810233431492
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail78,084 miles (+16,729)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,084 miles
    Test number
    469254048798
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,355 miles (+5,937)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,355 miles
    Test number
    465905793141
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,418 miles (+14,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    398744829336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded by flexi brake hose (marked yellow)
    • AdvisoryAll other brake pipes covered in grease / dirt

  9. Pass41,141 miles (+9,007)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    428997494617
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass32,134 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    932013479497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,124 miles (+3,374)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,124 miles
    Test number
    231380063839
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass28,750 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,750 miles
    Test number
    767872823578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,539 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,539 miles
    Test number
    292454956383
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail24,539 miles (+388)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,539 miles
    Test number
    443347274585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass24,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    425298177285
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail24,151 miles (+1,066)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    326220067497
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass23,085 miles (+721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    361805079212
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass22,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    428958293420
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail22,364 miles (+840)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    369567985774
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN. (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM PATTERN. (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass21,524 miles (+1,151)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,524 miles
    Test number
    609971454281
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED.
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/S WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass20,373 miles (+1,901)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,373 miles
    Test number
    267392253292
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass18,472 miles (+1,360)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,472 miles
    Test number
    288445852279
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass17,112 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,112 miles
    Test number
    125940551266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,979 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,979 miles
    Test number
    350579440425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,530 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,530 miles
    Test number
    591772759260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,126 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,126 miles
    Test number
    362564358280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,856 miles (+2,066)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    8,856 miles
    Test number
    741548047239
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Pass6,790 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,790 miles
    Test number
    412036356233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass6,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,067 miles
    Test number
    624009926116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 THL

Does S12 THL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 THL is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 THL?
The MOT on S12 THL is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 THL done?
S12 THL was recorded at 84,104 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
Has S12 THL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 THL has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 THL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 THL find?
S12 THL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: auxillary drive belt very perished / crackinfg; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; centre drive shaft bearing not fully secure., and 3 more.

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