Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1994
58.2% pass rate
from 280 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 1994 cars)
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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (74% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.36% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.71% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms (98% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Springs
      • 0.36% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (98% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 12% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.36% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.36% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.36% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.71% fail on View to rear
      • 0.71% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (74% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.36% fail on Steering play
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.71% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Speedometer (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)

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