MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Ford : Fiesta : 2003

Ford Fiesta 2003

Tests: 17,661

Pass rate: 54.37%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major18%
2Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major14%
3Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major12%
4Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major12%
5Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major10%
6Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major10%
7Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major10%
8Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major9%
9Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major8%
10Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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