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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2003
54.5% pass rate
from 28,000 tests in 2021
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.2% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Stop lamp (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0036% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Battery(ies) (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Position lamps (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Position lamp (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0071% fail on Switch
    • 0.011% fail on Hazard warning (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Switch (92% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (73% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 16% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (11% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (10% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (31% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (25% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance (25% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0071% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums (30% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs (29% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.018% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Rod
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control (29% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Lever (28% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever (36% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.011% fail on Valves
      • 0.0071% fail on Servos
      • 0.0036% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Other components
      • 0.0036% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0036% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0071% fail on Air and vacuum systems (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Operation
      • 0.0036% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0036% fail on Servos
      • 0.0036% fail on Valves
  • 13% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.83% fail on Linkage ball joints (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.42% fail on Axles (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component (30% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0071% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.8% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.83% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0071% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0071% fail on Window
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment (62% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0071% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (36% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0036% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0036% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0036% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0036% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0036% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (13% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (59% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Prop shafts (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Joints (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Belts
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Tank
      • 0.039% fail on Hose
      • 0.0071% fail on System
    • 0.42% fail on Doors (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
        • 0.0036% fail on Pillar
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's door (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Front passenger's door (85% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Seats (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0036% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.086% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Chassis condition (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Body (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Other body component (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Panel (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.025% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0071% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.018% fail on Load security
      • 0.011% fail on Access panel (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0036% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0036% fail on Dropside
        • 0.0036% fail on Dropside condition
    • 0.014% fail on Floor
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Cabs (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.0036% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0036% fail on Towbar condition
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Steering (9.4% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components (12% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0071% fail on Drag link end (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Other components
        • 0.0036% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0036% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0071% fail on Locking devices (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other components (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.050% fail on Rams (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
    • 0.52% fail on Steering gear (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
    • 0.093% fail on Steering play
      • 0.093% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.011% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0071% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (25% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Condition (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Requirements (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0036% fail on Load limiters
      • 0.0036% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag (81% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.94% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.029% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.029% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008)
    Good handling and comfortable ride. Tidy design. Reasonably spacious. Plenty of choice second-hand. Good reputation for reliability.

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