1994 Ford Fiesta Java — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age
32 years
Current Age
32.7%
Latest Pass Rate
49
Total Tests (All Years)
54,830 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Fiesta Java
Compared to Average at Age 15
This car: 32.7%
Average: 52.4%
⚠️ 19.7% below average (11197 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
32.7%
Age (yrs) 15Tests 49Avg Mileage 54,830Top Failure Suspension — 44.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1994 Ford Fiesta Java, with age trends.
Suspension
44.9%
— Consistent
Brakes
40.8%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
34.7%
— Consistent
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
20.4%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
18.4%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.9% (15 yrs) | 44.9% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 40.8% (15 yrs) | 40.8% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 34.7% (15 yrs) | 34.7% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems | 20.4% (15 yrs) | 20.4% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 18.4% (15 yrs) | 18.4% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Ford Fiesta Java cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 49 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.