MOT reliability
Ford Fiesta tdci
364 vehicles · 519 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 364 Ford Fiesta tdci vehicles and 519 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta tdci has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,096 miles.
364
Vehicles
519
MOT tests
7,198
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fiesta tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta tdci MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes6%
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Identification & plates3%
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Visibility3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Ford Fiesta tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 89% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 11 | 73% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 11 | 82% |
| 8 | 12 | 58% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 12 | 75% |
| 11 | 14 | 64% |
| 12 | 13 | 54% |
| 13 | 11 | 64% |
| 14 | 8 | 50% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 7 | 57% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (362), Gas Bi-Fuel (2)
Most common Ford Fiesta tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta tdci MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
Ford Fiesta tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 67,278 |
| 2010 | 3 | 50 | 70% | 118,093 |
| 2009 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 109,477 |
| 2007 | 1 | 27 | 67% | 127,229 |
| 2006 | 1 | 27 | 59% | 138,257 |
| 2003 | 1 | 27 | 70% | 132,432 |
Ford Fiesta tdci reliability FAQ
Across 364 Ford Fiesta tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta tdci MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Ford Fiesta tdci in our data has covered around
142,096 miles.
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