Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI car check
Is the Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI reliable? We analysed 593 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI.
Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1560cc
- Power
- 95 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 85.6 mpg
- Urban
- 74.3 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 91.1 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £968
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 85 g/km Band A
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 12 of 50
Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI THIS CAR | 87.5% | 593 | 88,008 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Skyjet Unknown | 65.5% | 478 | 5,352 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.5% across 593 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Fiesta Zetec Econetic TDCI owner drives around 8,126 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.