1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

269 MOT tests in 2024. 65.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time65.1%
Failed or needed repairs34.9%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.0%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes30.1%
  2. Body & chassis19.0%
  3. Lights & electrics18.2%
  4. Suspension17.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks17.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  7. Tyres6.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 65.1% of 1995 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 269 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1995 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).