Model reliability file
Ford Fiesta MOT pass rates & common failures
Based on 408,060 MOT tests across 93,814 vehicles.
Last updated
Quick answer
The Ford Fiesta (2013–2017) records a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.5%, against a class 4 average of 76.8%. Its most common failure category is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, and it covers around 10,150 miles a year.
At a glance
First-time pass rate
A Fiesta is 0.7 percentage points more likely to pass first time than comparable vehicles in its class.
Ranked by test frequency
Most common failure items
- 1.Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.7%
- 2.Suspension18.2%
- 3.Brakes13.3%
- 4.Tyres10.8%
- 5.Visibility8.9%
Share of failed first tests in which the category appeared. One test may contain more than one failure category.
How wear changes the picture
Failure rate by vehicle age
Expected use
Average annual mileage
10,150miles / year
Use this as context, not a target: ownership pattern and engine type can materially change what “normal” looks like.
Still appearing for test
Longevity indicator
- 86%
- at 10 years
- 62%
- at 15 years
- 34%
- at 20 years
Estimated share of the original tested cohort still receiving an MOT at each age. Exported, scrapped and SORN vehicles may affect the rate.
Check a specific Ford Fiesta
A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.
Compare within the range
Other Ford models
- Ford Focus — 68.7% first-time pass rate
- Ford Kuga — 77.1% first-time pass rate
- Ford Mondeo — 70.1% first-time pass rate
- All Ford models
Further reading