Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev
From 13,366 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 239 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 | 239 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 152 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 85 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 67 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 37 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 34 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 32 |
| 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 | 25 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 23 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 22 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34.2% of Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 89.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhevs tested had between 12,858 and 25,288 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,052 median miles, the Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev has 0.063 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 St-Line Edition T Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 13,366 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 239 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta St-Line Edition T Mhev is 17,052 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,858 and 25,288 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta St-Line 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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