Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1992
68.3% pass rate
from 218 tests in 2021
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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 8.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.46% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.46% fail on Switch
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.8% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.92% fail on Pedal
      • 0.92% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.92% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Other components
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.46% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.46% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.46% fail on Servos
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
    • 0.92% fail on Transmission
      • 0.92% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.92% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.46% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.46% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.46% fail on Carrier
    • 0.46% fail on Body
      • 0.46% fail on Panel
      • 0.46% fail on Other body component
    • 0.46% fail on Cabs
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.92% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.92% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear (8 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors (8 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (11 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.92% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.92% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.92% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type

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