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Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto reliable? We analysed 1,614 real MOT tests across 296 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,614 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.2%
Typical Mileage
42,965mi
Annual Mileage
3,950mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto 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 Auto.

Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,186 mi/yr
Typical
3,950 mi/yr
Average
5,009 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,542 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
42,965 mi
75th Percentile
62,780 mi
95th Percentile
97,635 mi
Max Recorded
178,906 mi

How Does the Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR 90.2% 1,614 42,965 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
Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto 71.8% 2,789 146,824 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto?

The Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 1,614 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto owner drives around 3,950 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.

Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto reliable?
Based on 1,614 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto has a 90.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto does around 3,950 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Zetec Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.