Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev
From 1,021 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.8% of Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 87.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta Active Edition T Mhevs tested had between 15,681 and 38,708 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,897 median miles, the Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev has 0.05 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,021 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev is 24,897 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,681 and 38,708 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Active Edition T Mhev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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