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MOT reliability

Ford Fiesta active edition tdci

134 vehicles · 294 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 134 Ford Fiesta active edition tdci vehicles and 294 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta active edition tdci has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,998 miles.

134
Vehicles
294
MOT tests
6,181
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Fiesta active edition tdci problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta active edition tdci MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
  • Brakes24%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Other10%
  • Visibility8%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Steering1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Ford Fiesta active edition tdci pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21587%
315291%
410594%
51385%
63100%

Fuel types: Petrol (125), Diesel (8), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Ford Fiesta active edition tdci MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta active edition tdci MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  4. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (4 times)
  6. Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
  8. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
  12. Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  13. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)

Ford Fiesta active edition tdci pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 116 248 92% 22,949
2021 3 8 88% 37,284
2020 7 32 88% 74,163

Ford Fiesta active edition tdci reliability FAQ

Across 134 Ford Fiesta active edition tdci vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta active edition tdci MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Ford Fiesta active edition tdci in our data has covered around 25,998 miles.

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