FORD FIESTA MOT pass rate
73.9% of 2,049,443 FORD FIESTA MOT tests pass.
At 73.9%, The FIESTA passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD FIESTA passes 73.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD FIESTA tested at 0–3 years pass 94.1% of the time, compared with just 63.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.1% | 32,529 | 20,356 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.5% | 300,125 | 33,656 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.7% | 624,111 | 56,945 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.9% | 694,076 | 84,027 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.1% | 398,602 | 93,781 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FIESTA
The most common reason the FORD FIESTA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 43.4% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 24.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 21.5% | Excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 13.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.1% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 9.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD FIESTA?
- 73.9% of FORD FIESTA MOT tests pass, based on 2,049,443 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD FIESTA?
- The most common reason the FORD FIESTA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD FIESTA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.