2007 Ford Fiesta Style Tdci MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Fiesta Style Tdci models manufactured in 2007, based on 174 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2007 Ford Fiesta Style Tdci MOT Analysis
The 2007 Ford Fiesta Style Tdci has an MOT pass rate of 62.1% based on 174 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 73,273 miles on the odometer. With a 37.9% failure rate, the 2007 Fiesta Style Tdci is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2007 Ford Fiesta Style Tdci is Steering, responsible for 0.6% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600.
Top failures specific to 2007 models only. The overall Fiesta Style Tdci page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 0.6% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 73,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0.08 | 0.6% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2007 Ford Fiesta Style Tdci has an MOT pass rate of 62.1% based on 174 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 73,273 miles on the odometer. With a 37.9% failure rate, the 2007 Fiesta Style Tdci is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2007 Ford Fiesta Style Tdci, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. At 73,273 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Steering — 0.6% of failures
Steering issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2007 Ford Fiesta Style Tdci models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.