2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

88,776 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 88,776 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    2,740 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    1,744 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Tyres7.0%
  3. Suspension6.8%
  4. Brakes3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Steering2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn4.5%

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: 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 2017 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2017 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 88,776 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).