2014 Ford Fiesta · 419,954 MOT tests
2014 Ford Fiesta reliability
2014 Ford Fiestas fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Fiesta years (419,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 32.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 60,459
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 419,954
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.4% of tests fail here (121% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.2%
- Suspension9.9%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Brakes3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Steering3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.86%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.56%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.57%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.39%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.6%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.45%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.53%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (5.5%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2014 Ford Fiestas fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Fiesta years (419,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.86% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.56% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Ford Fiesta shows 60,459 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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