Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2000

51.4% pass rate

from 3,300 tests in 2021

(17% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.030% fail on Suspension arm
- 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (76% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Linkage
  - 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 3.3% fail on Springs
  - 3.2% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.2% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.030% fail on Mounting
  - 0.091% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 2.0% fail on Axles (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Axle
  - 0.030% fail on Stub axle
- 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Sub-frame
- 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.82% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.73% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.030% fail on Ball joint
- 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.030% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.030% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
  - 0.030% fail on Suspension unit
17% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 11% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 6.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 6.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.6% fail on Rbt
      - 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% worse than other 2000 cars)
      - 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      - 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.030% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt
      - 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.091% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.091% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.82% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.73% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.12% fail on Cable
    - 0.030% fail on Lever
- 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.30% fail on Lever
- 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.18% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.091% fail on Pedal
- 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.061% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.091% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  - 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (91% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.061% fail on Other components
  - 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.030% fail on Other braking system component
16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 6.4% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 6.3% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.33% fail on Joints
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate
- 1.8% fail on Chassis (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (81% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.64% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Other body component (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Body condition
- 0.82% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Pipe
  - 0.12% fail on Tank
  - 0.030% fail on Hose
- 0.48% fail on Doors
  - 0.21% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.21% fail on Door condition
  - 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.18% fail on Door condition
  - 0.091% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.091% fail on Door condition
- 0.24% fail on Seats
  - 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
  - 0.091% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.18% fail on Bumpers
- 0.15% fail on Floor
- 0.15% fail on Cabs
  - 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.091% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Carrier
  - 0.030% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.091% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.061% fail on Engine mounting condition
  - 0.030% fail on Bracket
- 0.030% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.030% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.030% fail on Passenger compartment
10% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Washers (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.42% fail on View to rear
  - 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  - 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.21% fail on Bonnet
- 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.12% fail on Windscreen
- 0.030% fail on Driver's view
10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.030% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.030% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.55% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.061% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.030% fail on Switch
- 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Battery(ies) (81% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.030% fail on Horn
- 0.061% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.061% fail on Position lamp
- 0.061% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  - 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.030% fail on Switch
9.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 8.2% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Attachment
- 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.030% fail on Airbags
  - 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
6.4% fail on Tyres (33% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth (34% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.45% fail on Size/type (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2000 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (37% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2000 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.030% fail on Other leaks
- 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.030% fail on Undertray
1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates
0.70% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Ball joint
- 0.18% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2000 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Power steering
  - 0.061% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.030% fail on Operation
  - 0.030% fail on Pump
  - 0.030% fail on Other components
- 0.030% fail on Steering column
0.27% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Condition
- 0.091% fail on Attachment