Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 reliable? We analysed 3,660 real MOT tests across 598 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 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 TDCI 70.
Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 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 TDCI 70 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 TDCI 70 THIS CAR | 84.2% | 3,660 | 91,482 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 |
| Volkswagen T-roc Life TSI S-a | 90.9% | 3,783 | 22,180 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 3,660 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCI 70 owner drives around 7,180 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.