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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 1998
49.0% pass rate
from 2,596 tests in 2021
(33% 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.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (96% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (63% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Axles (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint (14 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
  • 20% fail on Brakes (64% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (98% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (69% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (99% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (93% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (66% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
    • 0.73% fail on Flexible brake hoses (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.039% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.12% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.039% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.039% fail on Servos
    • 0.039% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.039% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (63% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (72% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.039% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.92% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.73% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Tank
      • 0.077% fail on Hose
      • 0.039% fail on Pipe
    • 0.92% fail on Doors
      • 0.50% fail on Driver's door (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.39% fail on Panel (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.077% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.077% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Carrier (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Floor
    • 0.077% fail on Cabs
      • 0.077% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp (29% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.039% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.077% fail on Battery(ies) (83% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 0.077% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.077% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Washers (38% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on View to rear (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.077% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.039% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.077% fail on Requirements
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 1998 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (29% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.039% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.077% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (67% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.039% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.077% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (62% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
    • 0.50% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Attachment

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