Ford Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbo
From 3,457 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 75 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 | 75 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 71 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 27 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| lamp not securely attached | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.4% of failures are serious: 45.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.5% 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 £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbos tested had between 16,537 and 34,033 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,107 median miles, the Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbo has 0.057 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 X Edition Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbo has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,457 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 75 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta St-Line X Edition Turbo is 23,107 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,537 and 34,033 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta St-Line X 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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