Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1995
62.5% pass rate
from 416 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 6.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (97% worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.96% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.48% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.48% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.48% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Drive shaft
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.96% fail on Chassis
      • 0.96% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.72% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.24% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (70% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.24% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.24% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.96% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (72% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment

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