Ford Fiesta MOT Results
Registered in 199843.0% pass rate
from 9,087 tests in 2017
(22% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.
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35% fail on
Suspension
(72% worse than other 1998 cars)
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16% fail on
Prescribed areas
(140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 12% fail on Component mounting (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Subframe mounting (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Spring mounting (50% better than other 1998 cars)
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10% fail on
Drive shafts
(150% worse than other 1998 cars)
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10% fail on
Front drive shafts
(150% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 10% fail on Constant velocity joints (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Couplings
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0.099% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.099% fail on Drive shafts
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10% fail on
Front drive shafts
(150% worse than other 1998 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(78% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Attachment
- 0.033% fail on Condition (79% better than other 1998 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(70% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (83% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
- 0.022% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Presence
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4.8% fail on
Coil springs
(130% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Location
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1.6% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.4% fail on Rear (42% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Front (73% better than other 1998 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.6% fail on Condition
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1.6% fail on
Macpherson strut
(3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Trailing arms
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.1% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Condition (82% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Bonded suspension
(3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.15% fail on
Axles
- 0.088% fail on Axle beam (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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0.13% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
- 0.044% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.022% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.022% fail on Suspension unit
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16% fail on
Prescribed areas
(140% worse than other 1998 cars)
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26% fail on
Brakes
(55% worse than other 1998 cars)
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17% fail on
Brake performance
(88% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Parking brake performance (99% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Rear wheels (84% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.9% fail on Front wheels (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.099% fail on Brake operation
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11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(81% worse than other 1998 cars)
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11% fail on
Components
(90% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Pipes (64% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Hoses (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Reservoirs (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Cylinders
- 0.022% fail on Valves (94% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Leaks
- 0.088% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.066% fail on Operation
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11% fail on
Components
(90% worse than other 1998 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Hub components
(26% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Brake discs
- 0.044% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.044% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.022% fail on Brake linings
- 0.022% fail on Brake drums
- 0.011% fail on Brake back plates
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake
(45% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Restricted movement
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0.17% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.17% fail on Cable
-
0.055% fail on
Service brake control components
(75% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Pedal
(75% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Condition
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0.055% fail on
Pedal
(75% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.044% fail on ABS (97% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Prescribed areas
(75% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
- 0.011% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
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0.022% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.011% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.011% fail on
Components
- 0.011% fail on Pipes
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17% fail on
Brake performance
(88% worse than other 1998 cars)
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21% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(5.1% better than other 1998 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim (12% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp
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3.9% fail on
Position lamps
(31% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Front lamps (43% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.077% fail on All position lamps
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3.9% fail on
Headlamps
(15% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp (17% worse than other 1998 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.033% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.022% fail on Switch
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0.011% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.011% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.011% fail on Matched pair
- 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
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2.0% fail on
Direction indicators
(28% better than other 1998 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
(28% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Individual lamps (27% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (44% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.033% fail on Switch
- 0.011% fail on Tell tales
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
(28% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Hazard warning
(2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Tell tale (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Lamp
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0.64% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(62% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Fog lamp (63% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Switch
- 0.011% fail on Tell tale
- 0.40% fail on Battery (67% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Horn (62% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.066% fail on Electrical wiring
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11% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(24% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Windscreen
- 0.055% fail on Bonnet (70% better than other 1998 cars)
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11% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 6.3% fail on Exhaust system (31% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Emissions (26% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (49% worse than other 1998 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Fuel system
(50% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Cap (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Tank
- 0.15% fail on System
- 0.13% fail on Pipe
- 0.022% fail on Hose
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10% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(78% worse than other 1998 cars)
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9.8% fail on
Seat belts
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 9.5% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Condition (38% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Requirements
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
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0.50% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(66% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.45% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (67% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.011% fail on Passengers airbag
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9.8% fail on
Seat belts
(120% worse than other 1998 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Tyres
(27% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Tread depth (34% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition (16% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Size/type
- 0.066% fail on Valve stem
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6.9% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(48% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Body condition (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
-
1.8% fail on
Vehicle structure
(36% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Chassis (36% worse than other 1998 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Doors
(74% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Drivers (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Passengers front (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Passengers other (51% better than other 1998 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Seats
- 0.20% fail on Drivers
- 0.12% fail on Passengers
- 0.13% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Body security
- 0.033% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.022% fail on Speedometer
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0.022% fail on
Load security
- 0.011% fail on Access panel
- 0.011% fail on Tailgate
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2.0% fail on
Steering
(55% better than other 1998 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Power steering
(79% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Pipes and hoses (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Operation (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Other components
- 0.033% fail on Pump
- 0.011% fail on Drive system
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0.86% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.033% fail on Steering arm
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0.022% fail on
Free play
- 0.022% fail on Steering rack
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0.022% fail on
Other components
- 0.022% fail on Steering component
- 0.011% fail on Steering box
- 0.011% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.044% fail on Steering operation
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0.022% fail on
Steering control
- 0.022% fail on Steering column
- 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
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1.1% fail on
Power steering
(79% worse than other 1998 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
- 0.011% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.43% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.39% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Attachment (83% better than other 1998 cars)