Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI reliable? We analysed 2,593 real MOT tests across 405 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI.
Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 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 Zetec 68 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 Zetec 68 TDCI THIS CAR | 79.8% | 2,593 | 108,914 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 |
| Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV | 94.4% | 2,977 | 16,795 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 2,593 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Fiesta Zetec 68 TDCI owner drives around 6,515 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.