Car statistics
How many Ford Fiestas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,359,897 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 1,249,904 Ford Fiestas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 111,058 declared off the road (SORN). That is 24.3% fewer than the peak of 1.65 million in 1997.
The highest year-end count was 1.65 million in 1997.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1,581,488 |
| 1995 | 1,589,572 |
| 1996 | 1,650,613 |
| 1997 | 1,651,303 |
| 1998 | 1,619,815 |
| 1999 | 1,582,053 |
| 2000 | 1,524,411 |
| 2001 | 1,489,086 |
| 2002 | 1,431,240 |
| 2003 | 1,366,327 |
| 2004 | 1,319,158 |
| 2005 | 1,263,007 |
| 2006 | 1,223,645 |
| 2007 | 1,214,389 |
| 2008 | 1,214,830 |
| 2009 | 1,228,349 |
| 2010 | 1,252,370 |
| 2011 | 1,270,289 |
| 2012 | 1,303,926 |
| 2013 | 1,345,298 |
| 2014 | 1,380,746 |
| 2015 | 1,427,082 |
| 2016 | 1,475,843 |
| 2017 | 1,488,837 |
| 2018 | 1,508,268 |
| 2019 | 1,515,652 |
| 2020 | 1,492,118 |
| 2021 | 1,462,920 |
| 2022 | 1,431,151 |
| 2023 | 1,399,917 |
| 2024 | 1,336,296 |
| 2025 | 1,270,805 |
| 2026 | 1,249,904 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
10 versions of the Ford Fiesta have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta ST | 41,026 | 6,484 |
| Ford Fiesta LX | 8,246 | 6,799 |
| Ford Fiesta XR2 | 417 | 1,973 |
| Ford Fiesta XR2i | 79 | 872 |
| Ford Fiesta RS Turbo | 81 | 805 |
| Ford Fiesta Black | 258 | 351 |
| Ford Fiesta Zetec 30TH Anniversary | 281 | 230 |
| Ford Fiesta RS1800 | 29 | 265 |
| Ford Fiesta Zetec S C-Bration | 126 | 117 |
| Ford Fiesta Supersport | 53 | 85 |
In 2025, 65.6% of Ford Fiesta MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Fiestas tested pass 70.0% of the time, so the Ford Fiesta does worse than average for its age, by 4.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 65.7%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford Fiesta | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 91.1% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 87.0% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 83.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 68.5% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 60.0% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 54.0% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 55.3% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT, appearing on 47.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.3% of Ford Fiesta tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.5% |
| Suspension | 36.3% |
| Tyres | 23.2% |
| Brakes | 15.2% |
| Visibility | 13.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.9% |
| Steering | 10.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Ford Fiesta failed its MOT in 2025 was “Stop lamp: not working”, on 18.0% of 467,774 failed tests. 57.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.0% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 13.4% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.8% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 8.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.0% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 6.8% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.6% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 4.9% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.0% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 8.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.4% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 4.8% |
| Axles: swivel pin or bush slightly worn Suspension | 4.7% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 4.1% |
| Road wheels: slightly distorted Road wheels | 4.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
25 years of the Ford Fiesta, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (91.0% passed first time) and the 1998 cars worst (53.7%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | – | 3,890 | 53.7% |
| 1999 | – | 4,498 | 56.8% |
| 2000 | – | 5,232 | 54.4% |
| 2001 | – | 7,376 | 56.4% |
| 2002 | – | 10,722 | 56.4% |
| 2003 | – | 16,131 | 55.2% |
| 2004 | – | 19,204 | 53.8% |
| 2005 | – | 22,300 | 53.2% |
| 2006 | – | 35,941 | 52.5% |
| 2007 | – | 44,491 | 53.3% |
| 2008 | – | 47,994 | 53.0% |
| 2009 | – | 80,256 | 53.8% |
| 2010 | – | 76,625 | 55.3% |
| 2011 | – | 76,563 | 57.7% |
| 2012 | – | 92,320 | 58.5% |
| 2013 | – | 105,647 | 60.5% |
| 2014 | 126,800 | 115,265 | 62.4% |
| 2015 | 129,713 | 118,433 | 64.9% |
| 2016 | 117,075 | 108,019 | 67.5% |
| 2017 | 91,256 | 86,356 | 74.5% |
| 2018 | 93,786 | 90,681 | 82.8% |
| 2019 | 76,548 | 74,488 | 84.7% |
| 2020 | 48,097 | 47,370 | 86.1% |
| 2021 | 26,995 | 26,446 | 88.6% |
| 2022 | 24,895 | 23,683 | 91.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Ford Fiesta covers 5,887 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,868 |
| 6–7 years | 6,683 |
| 8–10 years | 6,113 |
| 11–14 years | 5,858 |
| 15–19 years | 5,306 |
| 20+ years | 4,052 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Ford Fiestas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 131,368 in 2015. In 2025, 103 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 100,275 |
| ’02 | 92,543 |
| ’03 | 95,215 |
| ’04 | 88,024 |
| ’05 | 80,430 |
| ’06 | 100,468 |
| ’07 | 100,733 |
| ’08 | 92,195 |
| ’09 | 114,083 |
| ’10 | 101,563 |
| ’11 | 94,864 |
| ’12 | 107,418 |
| ’13 | 118,814 |
| ’14 | 129,468 |
| ’15 | 131,368 |
| ’16 | 119,170 |
| ’17 | 92,964 |
| ’18 | 94,543 |
| ’19 | 76,423 |
| ’20 | 48,295 |
| ’21 | 26,890 |
| ’22 | 24,431 |
| ’23 | 25,413 |
| ’24 | 1,675 |
| ’25 | 103 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 1,296,515 Ford Fiestas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 37.6% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 30.2% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 7.4% in 2014 to 37.6%. Diesels made up 14.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 10.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 901cc to 1,000cc 487,367 licensed | 37.6% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 391,217 licensed | 30.2% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 192,257 licensed | 14.8% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 116,318 licensed | 9.0% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 58,449 licensed | 4.5% |
| 1,001cc to 1,100cc 44,516 licensed | 3.4% |
| Other sizes 6,391 licensed | 0.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 480,216 | 37.0% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 391,202 | 30.2% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 144,501 | 11.1% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 71,288 | 5.5% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 47,742 | 3.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 45,028 | 3.5% |
| 1,001–1,100cc | Petrol | 44,516 | 3.4% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 41,949 | 3.2% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 16,499 | 1.3% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 901–1,000cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7.4% | 48.2% | 30.5% | 10.9% |
| 2015 | 11.4% | 45.7% | 28.5% | 11.1% |
| 2016 | 15.4% | 43.3% | 26.6% | 11.0% |
| 2017 | 18.8% | 41.0% | 24.9% | 11.0% |
| 2018 | 22.8% | 38.0% | 22.9% | 10.5% |
| 2019 | 26.3% | 35.6% | 21.1% | 10.1% |
| 2020 | 29.1% | 34.1% | 19.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 31.4% | 33.0% | 18.6% | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 33.1% | 32.1% | 17.6% | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 35.0% | 31.2% | 16.6% | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 36.3% | 30.7% | 15.7% | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 37.6% | 30.2% | 14.8% | 9.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 85.2% | 14.8% |
| 2015 | 85.3% | 14.7% |
| 2016 | 85.5% | 14.5% |
| 2017 | 85.9% | 14.1% |
| 2018 | 86.5% | 13.5% |
| 2019 | 87.1% | 12.9% |
| 2020 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | 87.9% | 12.1% |
| 2022 | 88.3% | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 88.4% | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 88.6% | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 89.0% | 10.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Ford Fiesta from 2000, when the data begins, to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2024), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 40.4 to 65.7 mpg, with CO2 of 110 to 158 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 37.7 to 88.3 mpg, with CO2 of 82 to 179 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 40.4–56.5 | 114–158 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 14 |
| 1.1 petrol | 44.8–53.3 | 120–140 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 9 |
| 1.5 petrol | 40.4–46.3 | 138–158 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 9 |
| 1.5 diesel | 54.3–65.7 | 114–137 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 4 |
| 1.0 petrol hybrid | 46.3–58.9 | 110–138 | 2020–2024 | Euro 6d | 13 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 46.3–65.7 | 97–138 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 93 |
| 1.1 petrol | 55.4–64.2 | 101–115 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 8 |
| 1.2 petrol | 38.7–54.3 | 120–171 | 2000–2017 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 52 |
| 1.3 petrol | 38.7–45.6 | 147–171 | 2000–2006 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 17 |
| 1.4 petrol | 39.2–49.6 | 130–169 | 2000–2013 | Euro 2 to Euro 5 | 51 |
| 1.5 petrol | 47.1 | 136 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| 1.6 petrol | 37.7–48.7 | 132–179 | 2000–2017 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 67 |
| 1.7 petrol | 46.3 | 140 | 2016–2017 | Euro 6 | 3 |
| 2.0 petrol | 38.2 | 177–179 | 2005–2009 | Euro 4 | 6 |
| 1.4 diesel | 61.4–70.6 | 104–121 | 2002–2013 | Euro 3 to Euro 5 | 47 |
| 1.5 diesel | 64.2–88.3 | 82–112 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 39 |
| 1.6 diesel | 62.8–85.6 | 85–119 | 2005–2015 | Euro 3 to Euro 5 | 31 |
| 1.8 diesel | 53.3–62.8 | 120–144 | 2000–2003 | Euro 3 | 5 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 31 safety recalls for the Ford Fiesta since 1992, the first in 1995. The most recent was launched on 8 September 2025.
All 31 Ford Fiesta recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Fiesta. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Polo | 663,686 | −0.3% | 49,229 | 6 | Petrol |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| MINI Cooper | 509,006 | +1.1% | 39,172 | 9 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,360,962 Fiesta records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,359,897 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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