Ford Fiesta: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.1% of Ford Fiesta MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11,131 | 5.1% |
| 1999 | 14,224 | 5.3% |
| 2003 | 127,100 | 5.6% |
| 2004 | 166,798 | 5.8% |
| 2005 | 197,777 | 5.9% |
| 2006 | 322,308 | 5.9% |
| 2007 | 380,721 | 5.9% |
| 2008 | 404,465 | 6.4% |
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.