Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1987
81.3% pass rate
from 198 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 1987 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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.1% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.51% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1987 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 2.0% fail on Pedal
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.51% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.51% fail on Valves
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.51% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.51% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs
  • 7.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.51% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.51% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.1% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.51% fail on Mounting
      • 0.51% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension rods
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Tank
      • 0.51% fail on Pipe
      • 0.51% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
    • 0.51% fail on Floor
    • 0.51% fail on Seats
      • 0.51% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.0% fail on Size/type (11 times worse than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.51% fail on Other components
        • 0.51% fail on Steering component
    • 0.51% fail on Steering play
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas

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