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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1999
48.2% pass rate
from 3,476 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (89% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Axles (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Axle
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.086% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 20% fail on Brakes (58% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (88% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (56% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (55% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.029% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.086% fail on Cable
    • 0.66% fail on Flexible brake hoses (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Hydraulic systems (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.058% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.058% fail on Valves
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.058% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.058% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
      • 0.029% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.058% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
    • 0.029% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
      • 0.029% fail on Belts
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (85% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (52% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (50% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.78% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Front passenger's door (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.26% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on Pipe
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
      • 0.029% fail on Body condition
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Carrier (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Spare wheel condition (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.086% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.086% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.058% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp (29% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.029% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Battery(ies) (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Horn (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.058% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.058% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (28% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Requirements
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition (20% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (25% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.086% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.058% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.086% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres (38% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 0.81% fail on Steering (78% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.058% fail on Operation
      • 0.058% fail on Rams
      • 0.029% fail on Pump
    • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.029% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.029% fail on Doors
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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