Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1981
74.2% pass rate
from 124 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 1981 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.81% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.81% fail on Springs
      • 0.81% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.81% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.81% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.81% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.6% fail on Pedal
    • 0.81% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.81% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.81% fail on View to rear
      • 0.81% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Fluid leaks (6 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (8 times worse than other 1981 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.81% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.81% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.81% fail on Chassis
      • 0.81% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.81% fail on Transmission
      • 0.81% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.81% fail on Joints
    • 0.81% fail on Seats
      • 0.81% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.6% fail on Requirements (12 times worse than other 1981 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.81% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.81% fail on Locking devices
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (3 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Size/type (9 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates

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