2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

50,541 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 50,541 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.0%
  2. Suspension21.0%
  3. Brakes19.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Body & chassis8.3%
  8. Steering5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted9.3%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2007 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2007 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 50,541 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).