1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

160 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 160 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits4.4%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.8%
  7. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated3.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes23.8%
  2. Suspension21.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks18.8%
  4. Lights & electrics18.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.1%
  6. Body & chassis10.6%
  7. Tyres3.8%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.9%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1993 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 61.9% of 1993 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 160 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1993 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).