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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2001
52.6% pass rate
from 5,828 tests in 2021
(9.2% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (28% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (36% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.034% fail on Mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Axles (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Axle
      • 0.017% fail on Stub axle
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (67% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.67% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Brakes (11% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 6.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.034% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic stability control (91% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.034% fail on Pedal (87% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (72% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.086% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.069% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.051% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.051% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.034% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.10% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.017% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Body (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Body condition
      • 0.017% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.017% fail on Pillar
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.069% fail on Hose
      • 0.051% fail on System
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Other passenger's door (84% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition (83% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Cabs (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Carrier (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.069% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (25% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp levelling device (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (44% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment (51% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies) (60% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.034% fail on Hazard warning (81% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Airbags
      • 0.034% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.46% fail on View to rear
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.017% fail on Window
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.017% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.017% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.069% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.051% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.017% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.069% fail on Pump
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (75% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.086% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2001 cars)
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