Ford Fiesta (2007)
2007 Ford Fiesta
CarHunch analysed 102,451 real MOT records for the 2007 Ford Fiesta. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Ford Fiesta has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.8%, which trails the UK average of 80% and suggests these cars are more prone to faults than most vehicles their age. More concerning, 42.6% of these Fiestas have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical threshold—making pre-purchase inspection essential before committing to one.
At a median mileage of 61,225 miles for a 17-year-old car, these Fiestas have been driven reasonably hard, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.61 failures and 24.4 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear rather than isolated problems. If you're considering a 2007 Fiesta, have a trusted mechanic do a full inspection focusing on braking and suspension components, since the high dangerous-defect rate suggests these areas are where age catches up fastest.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2007 Ford Fiesta
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.
- ⚠️ 42.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 84,862 | 75.1% | 4.63 |
| Diesel (17%) | 17,575 | 73.1% | 4.48 |
| Other (0%) | 11 | 80.5% | 0.64 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 72.9% | 4.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 2007 Ford Fiesta vehicles fall between 46,348 and 76,384 miles.
2007 Ford Fiesta — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 42,035 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Ford Fiesta
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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49%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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37%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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36.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.3%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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