2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

110,342 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110,342 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    4,481 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    2,657 marked dangerous
  8. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    2,190 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.0%
  2. Suspension19.1%
  3. Tyres8.5%
  4. Brakes5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  6. Steering5.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  8. Body & chassis3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.5%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2013 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2013 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 110,342 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; stop lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).