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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1996
52.1% pass rate
from 652 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 1996 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (72% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Axle (14 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Springs
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.46% fail on Joints
    • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.5% fail on Doors
      • 0.92% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
      • 0.46% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
    • 0.77% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.61% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Hose
    • 0.77% fail on Body
      • 0.46% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Body condition
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.61% fail on Seats
      • 0.61% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (99% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (94% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (94% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
    • 0.61% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.15% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.15% fail on Other braking system component
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.92% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.61% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.7% fail on Seat belts (71% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (89% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Steering (89% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
        • 0.15% fail on Steering component
    • 0.15% fail on Steering column
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.15% fail on Speedometer

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