Ford Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhev
From 1,894 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhevs fare better: 2021 models pass at 86.8% vs 91.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 32 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 | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 3 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.6% of failures are serious: 41% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.6% 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 £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhevs tested had between 10,361 and 34,957 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,216 median miles, the Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhev has 0.05 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 X Turbo Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhev has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 1,894 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhev is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Titanium X Turbo Mhev is 24,216 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,361 and 34,957 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Titanium X 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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