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Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI reliable? We analysed 455 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 455 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.6%
Typical Mileage
108,194mi
Annual Mileage
5,428mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue 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 Blue TDCI.

Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI Number Plates

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

Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,979 mi/yr
Typical
5,428 mi/yr
Average
6,170 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,125 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
108,194 mi
75th Percentile
128,271 mi
95th Percentile
158,898 mi
Max Recorded
1,221,962 mi

How Does the Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue 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 Blue TDCI THIS CAR 77.6% 455 108,194 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
Audi SQ8 Vorsprung TDI MHEV QUAT A 92.3% 826 39,558 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI?

The Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.6% across 455 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI owner drives around 5,428 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 Blue TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI reliable?
Based on 455 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI has a 77.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI does around 5,428 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue TDCI?
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.