MOT reliability
Ford Fista
7 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Ford Fista vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fista has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 70,066 miles.
7
Vehicles
60
MOT tests
5,407
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fista problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fista MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Brakes9%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Visibility5%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Identification & plates2%
Ford Fista pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 7 | 57% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Diesel (1)
Most common Ford Fista MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fista MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Coolant leak (3 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
- corrosion throughout vehicle structure (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Ford Fista pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 44,110 |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 136,788 |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 67,015 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 88,654 |
| 1993 | 3 | 18 | 72% | 51,298 |
Ford Fista reliability FAQ
Across 7 Ford Fista vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fista MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Ford Fista in our data has covered around
70,066 miles.
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