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Ford Fiesta MOT Results

Registered in 2017
86.1% pass rate
from 93,053 tests in 2021
(6.4% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fiesta is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp (18% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.059% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0043% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.069% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0011% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0011% fail on Switch
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type (61% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Axles (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension arms (19% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0097% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0043% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0011% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.088% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.035% fail on Wheel bearings (36% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0011% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0021% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (15% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Wipers (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on Bonnet (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0011% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0054% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0021% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0011% fail on Cable
        • 0.0011% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.31% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (27% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0086% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0021% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0011% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.081% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.081% fail on Lever
    • 0.040% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (36% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0043% fail on Pedal (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.017% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Electronic stability control (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.011% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0043% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0097% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0064% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0032% fail on Servos
  • 0.68% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Spark ignition (37% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0097% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0054% fail on Catalytic converter (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0043% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.58% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0011% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0011% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.044% fail on Steering gear (83% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Operation
    • 0.0086% fail on Steering play (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0011% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0011% fail on Pump
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust system (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Doors (53% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0021% fail on Hinge (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0021% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0011% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0021% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0021% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Seats (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.033% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0021% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0021% fail on Joints
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0043% fail on Panel
      • 0.0021% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Fuel system (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0021% fail on Tank
      • 0.0021% fail on Hose
      • 0.0021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (88% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0021% fail on System
    • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0011% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0011% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0011% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (23% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0021% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0021% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0021% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (43% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (43% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.092% fail on Road Wheels (42% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Attachment (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Condition
    • 0.0011% fail on Hubs
  • 0.0011% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0011% fail on Speedometer
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