MOT reliability
Ford Zetec
37 vehicles · 474 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 37 Ford Zetec vehicles and 474 completed MOT tests, the Ford Zetec has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 120,241 miles.
37
Vehicles
474
MOT tests
7,586
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Zetec problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Zetec MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
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Visibility2%
Ford Zetec pass rate by age
How the Ford Zetec's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 89% |
| 4 | 27 | 81% |
| 5 | 32 | 81% |
| 6 | 35 | 83% |
| 7 | 42 | 71% |
| 8 | 43 | 74% |
| 9 | 47 | 68% |
| 10 | 40 | 72% |
| 11 | 34 | 71% |
| 12 | 30 | 73% |
| 13 | 36 | 61% |
| 14 | 30 | 70% |
| 15 | 20 | 55% |
| 16 | 15 | 67% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26), Diesel (10), Other (1)
Most common Ford Zetec MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Zetec MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (18 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (9 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
Ford Zetec pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 80,792 |
| 2013 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 115,441 |
| 2012 | 4 | 33 | 79% | 77,594 |
| 2011 | 2 | 28 | 89% | 85,496 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2009 | 2 | 37 | 70% | 131,814 |
| 2008 | 6 | 87 | 74% | 138,649 |
| 2007 | 2 | 34 | 71% | 87,031 |
| 2005 | 2 | 39 | 67% | 106,907 |
| 2003 | 5 | 61 | 70% | 102,799 |
| 2002 | 4 | 64 | 67% | 217,596 |
| 2001 | 4 | 43 | 77% | 118,046 |
| 1999 | 2 | 23 | 57% | 83,354 |
Ford Zetec reliability FAQ
Across 37 Ford Zetec vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Zetec MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Ford Zetec in our data has covered around
120,241 miles.
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