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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.6% pass rate
from 14,590 tests in 2021
(3.6% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (23% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (21% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joints (39% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (85% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring (37% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (82% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.88% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Axle (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp levelling device (87% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (23% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (23% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0069% fail on Switch
      • 0.0069% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0069% fail on Arm
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (31% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (25% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.082% fail on Battery(ies) (76% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Position lamps (60% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Position lamp (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.027% fail on Hazard warning (83% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes (8.8% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (25% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (14% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.87% fail on Parking brake performance (32% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (50% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.021% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.021% fail on Lever
        • 0.0069% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0069% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control (94% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control (44% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Lever (43% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0069% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pedal (82% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.014% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
      • 0.0069% fail on Valves
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (15% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0069% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0069% fail on Window
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (46% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Drive shaft (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Bearing housing (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts (77% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Belts
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.0% fail on Doors (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Other passenger's door (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Catch
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0069% fail on Catch
        • 0.0069% fail on Hinge
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0069% fail on Hinge
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
      • 0.055% fail on Tank (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Hose
      • 0.0069% fail on System
    • 0.41% fail on Body (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
      • 0.021% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Seats (52% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's seat (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Floor
    • 0.041% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.027% fail on Carrier
      • 0.014% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.041% fail on Cabs
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.034% fail on Undertray
    • 0.014% fail on Passenger compartment (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Load security
      • 0.0069% fail on Access panel
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (16% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (15% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.014% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0069% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0069% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested (50% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.055% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0069% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0069% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.89% fail on Fluid leaks (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Drag link end (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0069% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 1.6% fail on Steering gear (71% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (73% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Steering box
    • 0.76% fail on Power steering (85% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other components (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pump (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0069% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0069% fail on Steering column
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts (64% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas (76% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
      • 0.021% fail on Pre-tensioners (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0069% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.021% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.021% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0069% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0069% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0069% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0069% fail on Doors
      • 0.0069% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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