Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci (2017)
2017 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 167 real MOT records for the 2017 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCi has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.2%, which is notably 12.8 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these diesel models are more prone to test failures. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the concern—it's routine wear and maintenance issues that are pushing down the pass rate.
At a median mileage of 72,336 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Fiestas are running close to typical UK usage, yet they're still failing MOTs at above-average rates, which points to specific mechanical weaknesses rather than simply high mileage. The average of 0.15 failures per vehicle and zero advisories suggests problems tend to be actionable faults rather than minor warning signs; before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure modes for this diesel generation, and budget for repairs you may not catch in the MOT history alone.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 166 | 67% | 0.15 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 54,292 and 85,006 miles.
2017 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 86 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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