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MOT reliability

Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci

29 vehicles · 133 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 29 Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci vehicles and 133 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,420 miles.

29
Vehicles
133
MOT tests
9,455
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
  • Brakes18%
  • Other15%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Visibility5%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Steering2%

Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci pass rate by age

How the Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
33789%
44078%
53784%
61788%

Fuel types: Diesel (29)

Most common Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci MOT faults

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

  1. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  3. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  4. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
  7. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  8. Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. undertray fitted restricting inspection (3 times)
  10. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  14. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  15. Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 28 128 84% 53,875
2019 1 5 80% 11,679

Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci reliability FAQ

Across 29 Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).

The typical Ford Fiesta active x edition tdci in our data has covered around 52,420 miles.

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