Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1991
73.4% pass rate
from 346 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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.29% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.29% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.29% fail on Brake pads
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 1991 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames (200% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.87% fail on Doors
      • 0.58% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 0.58% fail on Body
      • 0.58% fail on Panel
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Trikes and quads
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger hand grips
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.87% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Mirrors (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on Size/type
    • 0.29% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (71% better than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.87% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates

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