Ford Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto
From 494 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, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 9 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.3% of failures are serious: 27.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.8% 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 £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction |
| 2020 | 89.3% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Autos tested had between 9,811 and 20,233 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,357 median miles, the Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto has 0.077 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 X Ed Turbo Auto MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 494 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto is 14,357 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,811 and 20,233 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Active X Ed Turbo Auto?
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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