Ford Fiesta: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 12.7% of Ford Fiesta MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2,697 | 10.9% |
| 1997 | 4,995 | 10.9% |
| 1998 | 11,131 | 11.5% |
| 1999 | 14,224 | 11.1% |
| 2000 | 13,514 | 8.8% |
| 2001 | 23,462 | 10.0% |
| 2002 | 62,740 | 15.0% |
| 2003 | 127,100 | 17.0% |
| 2004 | 166,798 | 17.8% |
| 2005 | 197,777 | 17.1% |
| 2006 | 322,308 | 18.5% |
| 2007 | 380,721 | 18.4% |
| 2008 | 404,465 | 17.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.