Ford Fiesta Trend
From 8,243 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 a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 140 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 | 140 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 137 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 83 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 72 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 46 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 27 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.7% of Fiesta Trend failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.7% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 88% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Fiesta Trends tested had between 16,073 and 31,071 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,630 median miles, the Fiesta Trend 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 Trend MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Trend has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 8,243 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Trend?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Trend is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 140 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Trend at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Trend is 23,630 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,073 and 31,071 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Trend?
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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