1998 Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Ford Fiesta, registered in 1998

38.2% pass rate

from 71,622 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(13% worse than other 1998 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

36% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 11% fail on Drive shafts (79% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 11% fail on Front drive shafts (79% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 11% fail on Constant velocity joints (80% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.047% fail on Couplings
    - 0.0042% fail on Drive shafts
  - 0.0014% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
    - 0.0014% fail on Universal joint
- 9.5% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 9.4% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Location (37% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 9.1% fail on Prescribed areas (74% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.1% fail on Component mounting (70% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Subframe mounting (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Spring mounting (72% better than other 1998 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.2% fail on Pins / bushes (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.047% fail on Condition (55% better than other 1998 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Linkage (58% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Pins / bushes (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Attachment (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Condition
  - 0.0014% fail on Presence
- 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 2.0% fail on Condition
  - 0.0014% fail on Fitment
- 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings (21% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Rear
  - 0.30% fail on Front (63% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Trailing arms (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Pins / bushes (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0056% fail on Condition
- 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Pins / bushes (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.10% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Condition (80% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Front suspension joints (24% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Bonded suspension (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0070% fail on Attachment
- 0.28% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Axle beam (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Swivel joints / housing (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.0042% fail on King pins
  - 0.0014% fail on Clearance
- 0.25% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.24% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0084% fail on Attachment
- 0.21% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.17% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.031% fail on Condition
  - 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.027% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0028% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0014% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on Fluid suspension (65% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Suspension unit
  - 0.0014% fail on Pipes
- 0.017% fail on Front suspension locking devices (64% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.014% fail on Attachment
- 0.0056% fail on General condition (75% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0056% fail on Suspension unit
30% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 19% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 11% fail on Parking brake performance (84% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 9.8% fail on Rear wheels (70% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Front wheels (5.8% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Brake operation
- 15% fail on Hydraulic systems (61% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 14% fail on Components (64% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 10% fail on Pipes (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Hoses (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Reservoirs (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Valves (80% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.017% fail on Servos
    - 0.0056% fail on Cylinders
    - 0.0014% fail on Pump
  - 0.43% fail on Leaks
  - 0.066% fail on Operation (50% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Hub components (21% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Brake pads (24% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Brake discs (13% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Wheel cylinder (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Brake calipers (57% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.0042% fail on Brake linings (76% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Brake back plates
- 1.9% fail on Parking brake
  - 1.9% fail on Condition
  - 0.0028% fail on Fitment
- 0.15% fail on Restricted movement (40% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Service brake control components (77% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Pedal (77% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.050% fail on Condition (67% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.020% fail on Anti-slip (88% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Mechanical components (84% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Cable (86% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Lever (72% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0042% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0014% fail on Rod
- 0.042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.038% fail on Components
    - 0.027% fail on Pipes
    - 0.014% fail on Hoses
    - 0.0042% fail on Servos (75% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.0014% fail on Valves
  - 0.0028% fail on Leaks
  - 0.0014% fail on Pressure / vacuum build up
- 0.018% fail on ABS (98% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0070% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings (75% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0042% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  - 0.0014% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
- 0.011% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0070% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0014% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0014% fail on Operation
29% fail on Lighting and signalling (1.5% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 11% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 8.5% fail on Registration plate (3.9% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (10% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Headlamps (25% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 5.7% fail on Headlamp (27% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.018% fail on Switch (74% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0056% fail on Dipswitch (73% better than other 1998 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Position lamps (41% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Front lamps (40% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Rear lamps (62% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on All position lamps (29% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.0084% fail on Switch
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.71% fail on Individual lamps (60% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.56% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.027% fail on Switch (47% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.013% fail on Tell tales
- 1.0% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.64% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.40% fail on Tell tale (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Lamp
- 0.92% fail on Fog lamp (41% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Fog lamp (41% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Switch
  - 0.028% fail on Tell tale (83% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Horn (47% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors (52% better than other 1998 cars)
13% fail on Driver's view of the road (10% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Wipers (13% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Washers (5.4% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Windscreen
- 1.1% fail on Mirrors (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Bonnet (45% better than other 1998 cars)
13% fail on Fuel and exhaust (2.9% better than other 1998 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Exhaust system (17% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Spark ignition (23% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Catalyst (23% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Non catalyst
  - 0.0014% fail on Pre 01 / 08 / 1975 visual
- 1.5% fail on Fuel system (37% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Cap (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on System (57% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Tank (64% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.075% fail on Pipe (35% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Hose
- 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (39% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Non turbo (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Turbo (95% better than other 1998 cars)
13% fail on Tyres (10% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 0.65% fail on Size / type (21% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Valve stem
9.5% fail on Seat belts (90% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 9.0% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Condition (31% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Requirements (46% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Attachment (50% better than other 1998 cars)
5.6% fail on Body and structure (51% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Body condition (37% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Passengers front (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Drivers (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.013% fail on Passengers other (74% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Vehicle structure (20% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Chassis (20% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Body security
- 0.075% fail on Seats (64% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.075% fail on Drivers (64% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Load security
  - 0.011% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.0098% fail on Tailgate
  - 0.0028% fail on Loading door
- 0.0056% fail on Load security (class v)
1.8% fail on Steering (67% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Steering system (73% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Steering rack (60% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.077% fail on Free play
    - 0.077% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.052% fail on Steering arm (46% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Drag link end (86% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Other components (73% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.0084% fail on Steering pivot point (81% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.0042% fail on Steering component
    - 0.0014% fail on Steering linkage
  - 0.0014% fail on Intermediate drop arm
  - 0.0014% fail on Steering damper
- 0.43% fail on Power steering (26% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.11% fail on Other components (39% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.038% fail on Pump
  - 0.024% fail on Rams
  - 0.021% fail on Drive system
  - 0.017% fail on Operation (83% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Steering operation (34% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Steering control (58% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Steering column (73% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
    - 0.015% fail on Universal joint
    - 0.0014% fail on Flexible coupling
  - 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
  - 0.0014% fail on Steering shaft
- 0.0098% fail on Locking devices (86% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.0070% fail on Prescribed areas (66% better than other 1998 cars)
1.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN (27% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate (27% better than other 1998 cars)
1.1% fail on Road wheels (83% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment (65% better than other 1998 cars)
0.028% fail on Towbars (74% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Vehicle structure (68% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Towbar (90% better than other 1998 cars)

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