MOT reliability
Ford Ftesta
2 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Ftesta vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Ford Ftesta has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,432 miles.
2
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
6,105
Avg miles / year
4.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Ftesta problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Ftesta MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Brakes3%
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Steering1%
Ford Ftesta pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Ford Ftesta MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Ftesta MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush 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)
Ford Ftesta pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 94,516 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 54,349 |
Ford Ftesta reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Ftesta vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
4.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Ftesta MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3).
The typical Ford Ftesta in our data has covered around
74,432 miles.
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