Ford Fiesta Active Edition Turbo
From 2,540 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Fiesta Active Edition Turbos fare better: 2021 models pass at 88.9% vs 86.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 29 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 29 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 28 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 8 |
| lamp not securely attached | 7 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.6% of failures are serious: 40.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.1% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 86.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta Active Edition Turbos tested had between 12,873 and 27,887 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,662 median miles, the Fiesta Active Edition Turbo has 0.058 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 Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Active Edition Turbo has a 87.4% MOT pass rate based on 2,540 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Active Edition Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Active Edition Turbo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 29 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Active Edition Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Active Edition Turbo is 21,662 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,873 and 27,887 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Active Edition Turbo?
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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