MOT reliability
Ford Zetec tdci
2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Zetec tdci vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Ford Zetec tdci has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,694 miles.
2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
9,370
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Zetec tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Zetec tdci MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Emissions & nuisance15%
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Brakes9%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering4%
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Visibility2%
Ford Zetec tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Ford Zetec tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Zetec tdci MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracking (2 times)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- engine covers fitted (2 times)
- under trays fitted (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- front brake discs pitted and corroded (1 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section @ Exhaust hanger (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Ford Zetec tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 111,581 |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 149,807 |
Ford Zetec tdci reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Zetec tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Zetec tdci MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
The typical Ford Zetec tdci in our data has covered around
130,694 miles.
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