Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo
From 7,527 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Fiesta Trend Turbos fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.8% vs 87.4% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 96 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 96 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 77 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 58 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 49 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 47 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 39 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 26 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 20 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
| lamp not securely attached | 18 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.1% of Fiesta Trend Turbo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34.4% 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 £114.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type |
| 2021 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 87.4% | 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 Trend Turbos tested had between 10,068 and 26,545 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,107 median miles, the Fiesta Trend Turbo has 0.067 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 Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 7,527 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 96 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo is 17,107 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,068 and 26,545 miles.
Buying a used Fiesta Trend 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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