Ford Fiesta Classic Quart MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 34 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 79.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Ford Fiesta Classic Quart MOT Reliability Overview
The Ford Fiesta Classic Quart is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 34 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 20.6% and a failure rate of 79.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Ford Fiesta Classic Quart presents for MOT with approximately 61,188 miles on the clock. The 1996 manufacture year performs best with a 18.8% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart is Suspension, affecting 58.8% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 41.2%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 38.2%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 170.6% | 58 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 76.5% | 26 |
| 3 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 70.6% | 24 |
| 4 | Brakes | 61.8% | 21 |
| 5 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 55.9% | 19 |
| 6 | Tyres | 52.9% | 18 |
| 7 | Body, Structure And General Items | 23.5% | 8 |
| 8 | Driver's View Of The Road | 20.6% | 7 |
| 9 | Steering | 2.9% | 1 |
| 10 | Items Not Tested | 2.9% | 1 |
| 11 | Road Wheels | 2.9% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 61,188 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 27.88 | 170.6% | 58 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 12.50 | 76.5% | 26 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 11.54 | 70.6% | 24 |
| Brakes | 10.09 | 61.8% | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 9.13 | 55.9% | 19 |
| Tyres | 8.65 | 52.9% | 18 |
| Body & Structure | 3.85 | 23.5% | 8 |
| Visibility | 3.36 | 20.6% | 7 |
| Steering | 0.48 | 2.9% | 1 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.48 | 2.9% | 1 |
| Wheels | 0.48 | 2.9% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Ford Fiesta Classic Quart has 61,188 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Ford Fiesta Classic Quart has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 12.98% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Ford Fiesta Classic Quart MOT Data
The Ford Fiesta Classic Quart is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 34 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 20.6% and a failure rate of 79.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Ford Fiesta Classic Quart owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Fiesta Classic Quart is likely to perform.
Suspension — 58.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 58.8% of MOT failures on the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 41.2% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 41.2% of MOT failures on the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 38.2% of failures
Tyres issues account for 38.2% of MOT failures on the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart?
Based on 34 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart has an overall pass rate of 20.6% (79.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Classic Quart?
The top 3 reasons a Ford Fiesta Classic Quart fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (58.8%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (41.2%), 3. Tyres (38.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Ford Fiesta Classic Quart reliable?
With a 79.4% MOT failure rate, the Fiesta Classic Quart is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Ford Fiesta Classic Quart?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (58.8%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (41.2%); Tyres (38.2%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.