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Ford FIESTA - 2005

382.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Ford FIESTA, model year 2005. Sample size: 25,088 cars, 55,755 tests and 213,456 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 25,088 cars

The 2005 Ford Fiesta has a slightly higher overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 383 defects per 100 vehicles versus 376. However, it shows notably fewer issues in the body and structure category, with 46 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 24% better than the average. Additionally, the Fiesta performs well in equipment-related defects, being 41% lower than the average. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase as mileage increases, with the highest rates found in vehicles over 124,000 miles. Overall, while the Fiesta has a slightly higher overall defect rate, it excels in specific categories that contribute to its reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 25,088 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 8.1% worse
171.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 7.1% better
20.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
  • Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
Visibility
▼ 4.9% worse
29.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 20.4% better
87.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 13.2% worse
355.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 25.4% better
45.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
Equipment
▲ 43.4% better
7.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Audible warning:
Other
▼ 1.5% worse
47.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 547 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22,723
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14,299
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14,208
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11,255
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8,373
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7,150
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 6,703
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6,304
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6,134
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,750

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 3,595
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 3,501
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 2,767
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 2,298
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,990
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,935
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,831
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,614
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,462
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,302