Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev
From 1,179 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 35 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 | 35 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 2 |
| 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 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 71.4% of Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 87.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhevs tested had between 10,916 and 24,639 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,724 median miles, the Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev has 0.071 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 Edition T Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,179 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 35 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Active X Edition T Mhev is 17,724 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,916 and 24,639 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Active X 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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