MOT reliability
Ford Fiesta finesse tdci
196 vehicles · 457 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 196 Ford Fiesta finesse tdci vehicles and 457 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta finesse tdci has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 139,488 miles.
196
Vehicles
457
MOT tests
6,300
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fiesta finesse tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta finesse tdci MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other28%
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Brakes20%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
Ford Fiesta finesse tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (195), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)
Most common Ford Fiesta finesse tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta finesse tdci MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Ford Fiesta finesse tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 165,066 |
Ford Fiesta finesse tdci reliability FAQ
Across 196 Ford Fiesta finesse tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta finesse tdci MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford Fiesta finesse tdci in our data has covered around
139,488 miles.
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