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MOT reliability

Ford Fiesta st-2

3 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Ford Fiesta st-2 vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta st-2 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,296 miles.

3
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
8,982
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Fiesta st-2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta st-2 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
  • Brakes29%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Other9%
  • Steering5%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Visibility1%
  • Identification & plates1%

Ford Fiesta st-2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3560%
43100%
5667%
6475%
7560%
8560%
9560%
10367%
111100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Ford Fiesta st-2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta st-2 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  4. Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS AND OUTER WALL DAMAGED (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, cut in tread & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)

Ford Fiesta st-2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 13 62% 58,566
2015 1 10 80% 131,364
2014 1 14 64% 98,959

Ford Fiesta st-2 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Ford Fiesta st-2 vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta st-2 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Ford Fiesta st-2 in our data has covered around 96,296 miles.

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