2017 Ford Fiesta · 309,311 MOT tests
2017 Ford Fiesta reliability
2017 Ford Fiestas fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Fiesta years (309,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 20.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 38,358
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 309,311
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.6% of tests fail here (236% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Tyres5.7%
- Suspension5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Brakes2.4%
- Steering1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 3.3%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.3%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.28%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.26%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.22%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.53%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (3.26%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2017 Ford Fiestas fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Fiesta years (309,311 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (3.3% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford Fiesta shows 38,358 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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