Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev
From 7,586 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 92 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 | 92 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 89 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 42 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 37 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 15 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| 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 | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.6% of Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 31% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.9% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhevs tested had between 11,763 and 27,275 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,170 median miles, the Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev 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 Titanium Turbo Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 7,586 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 92 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev is 19,170 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,763 and 27,275 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Titanium Turbo 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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