MOT reliability
Ford Fiesta zetec s
2,405 vehicles · 2,031 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,405 Ford Fiesta zetec s vehicles and 2,031 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta zetec s has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,949 miles.
2,405
Vehicles
2,031
MOT tests
8,740
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fiesta zetec s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta zetec s MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Body & structure4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
Ford Fiesta zetec s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,063), Other (210), Diesel (131), Electric (1)
Most common Ford Fiesta zetec s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta zetec s MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Coolant leak Tank Cracked (2 times)
- rear tyres cracking in the tread (2 times)
- front subframe surface corrosion (2 times)
Ford Fiesta zetec s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 49,300 |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 97,623 |
| 2009 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 157,164 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 110,115 |
Ford Fiesta zetec s reliability FAQ
Across 2,405 Ford Fiesta zetec s vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta zetec s MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); 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 zetec s in our data has covered around
105,949 miles.
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