MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Ford : Fiesta : 1999

Ford Fiesta 1999

Tests: 1,808

Pass rate: 53.21%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major23%
2Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major20%
3Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major17%
4Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major13%
5Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major12%
6Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.7.1.1(a)(i)Major10%
7Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major9%
8Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major9%
9Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major9%
10Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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