2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Ford Fiesta MOT pass rate and common faults

1,467 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.8%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced7.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension34.7%
  2. Brakes28.8%
  3. Body & chassis20.6%
  4. Lights & electrics15.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags8.2%
  7. Tyres8.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  5. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated9.8%

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 2000 Ford Fiesta?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2000 Ford Fiesta cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,467 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Ford Fiesta?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Ford Fiesta reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).