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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2004
53.3% pass rate
from 36,030 tests in 2021
(2.9% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Stop lamp (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0028% fail on Arm
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0056% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0028% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Horn (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies) (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Position lamp (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0028% fail on Switch
    • 0.078% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension (13% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (24% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Linkage (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0028% fail on Spring saddle
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (11% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Axle (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.87% fail on Sub-frames (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.086% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0056% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Suspension unit
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (21% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (96% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (15% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (14% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (18% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (20% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (18% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (18% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0056% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (32% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
        • 0.0056% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0028% fail on Pivot
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.49% fail on Lever
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.011% fail on Valves
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
      • 0.0056% fail on Leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.0028% fail on Other components
      • 0.0028% fail on Additional braking device
  • 10% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (9.2% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0056% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0056% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (8.3% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (10% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment (59% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0028% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0028% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0028% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0083% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0056% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0028% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0083% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0056% fail on Undertray
  • 7.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Bearing housing (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Belts
    • 0.81% fail on Fuel system (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.075% fail on Pipe
      • 0.031% fail on Hose
      • 0.011% fail on System
    • 0.65% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Other body component
      • 0.086% fail on Panel
      • 0.0083% fail on Body condition
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door (56% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's door (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Hinge
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door (91% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition (91% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Bracket
    • 0.019% fail on Cabs
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Load security
      • 0.0056% fail on Access panel
      • 0.0028% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.0083% fail on Floor
    • 0.0083% fail on Undertray (84% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0028% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0028% fail on Other towbar components
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Steering (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Drag link end (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0083% fail on Other components
        • 0.0056% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0028% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0028% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.0028% fail on Steering box
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other components (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Rams (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pump
    • 0.072% fail on Steering play (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Steering rack (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0056% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0056% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0028% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0028% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag (79% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Hubs
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0028% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.011% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.011% fail on Speedometer
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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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