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MOT reliability

Ford Fiesta van

3 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Ford Fiesta van vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta van has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 169,650 miles.

3
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
9,306
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Fiesta van problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta van MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
  • Lamps & electrical16%
  • Other15%
  • Brakes13%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Visibility8%

Ford Fiesta van pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
34100%
4560%
5560%
6367%
7560%
82100%
9367%
10450%

Fuel types: Diesel (2), Petrol (1)

Most common Ford Fiesta van MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta van MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  9. Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED (2 times)

Ford Fiesta van pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 7 100%
2016 2 24 58% 169,650

Ford Fiesta van reliability FAQ

Across 3 Ford Fiesta van vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta van MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Ford Fiesta van in our data has covered around 169,650 miles.

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