Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI car check
Is the Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI reliable? We analysed 450 real MOT tests across 136 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI.
Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI THIS CAR | 73.1% | 450 | 131,260 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Bultaco Sherpa | 86.4% | 419 | 376 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.1% across 450 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common failure point is stop lamp not working with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Ford Fiesta Finesse TDCI owner drives around 5,849 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.