2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

119,991 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 119,991 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    4,512 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  6. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    2,411 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    2,458 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Suspension13.6%
  3. Tyres9.6%
  4. Brakes5.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Steering4.4%
  8. Body & chassis2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.3%

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 2014 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 64.7% of 2014 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 119,991 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Fiesta?

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

Is the 2014 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).