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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2005
53.9% pass rate
from 40,861 tests in 2021
(3.2% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0073% fail on Matched pair (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0049% fail on Switch
      • 0.0024% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0024% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Horn (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Battery(ies) (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Position lamps (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Position lamp (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0024% fail on Switch
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0049% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension arm (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring (39% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joints (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (23% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Axle (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0024% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.83% fail on Sub-frames (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0024% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes (3.6% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (98% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (18% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (18% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (21% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0098% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (18% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (17% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (18% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0073% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.82% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (13% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.0073% fail on Lever (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0024% fail on Rod
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0049% fail on Electronic braking system (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control (18% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.027% fail on Valves
      • 0.0098% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0024% fail on Servos
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
      • 0.0073% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0049% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0024% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.020% fail on Air and vacuum systems (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0073% fail on Servos
    • 0.0024% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0024% fail on Operation
    • 0.0024% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0024% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.69% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0024% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0024% fail on Window
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (16% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Drive shaft (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Bearing housing (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.042% fail on Prop shafts (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Belts
    • 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Tank
      • 0.059% fail on Pipe
      • 0.020% fail on System
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
    • 0.57% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis
      • 0.32% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0024% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.095% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.21% fail on Doors (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door (37% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's door (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0049% fail on Catch
      • 0.020% fail on Front passenger's door (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Hinge
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting condition (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Bracket
    • 0.027% fail on Cabs
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Floor
    • 0.0073% fail on Load security
      • 0.0049% fail on Access panel
      • 0.0024% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0024% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0049% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0049% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.015% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.093% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0073% fail on Emission control equipment (73% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0049% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0024% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0073% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Transmission oil leaks (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0098% fail on Undertray
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (11% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.71% fail on Size/type (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Steering (9.6% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.0098% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0024% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0098% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0049% fail on Locking devices (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
      • 0.0073% fail on Steering box
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other components (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.034% fail on Rams (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pump
    • 0.054% fail on Steering play (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0049% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0049% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0024% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0024% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0024% fail on Steering lock
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (12% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas (26% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.064% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag (58% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.0098% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0098% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0073% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0073% fail on Doors
      • 0.0049% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
      • 0.0024% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.0024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0024% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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