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MOT reliability

Ford Fiesta st-3

3 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Ford Fiesta st-3 vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta st-3 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 80,695 miles.

3
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
10,734
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Fiesta st-3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta st-3 MOT tests:

  • Brakes31%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
  • Other17%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Steering3%
  • Body & structure3%

Ford Fiesta st-3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
33100%
4367%
52100%
6367%
72100%
8450%
9367%
101100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Ford Fiesta st-3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta st-3 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at lowest (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  3. Rear unable to test centre and NSR seat belts- obstructed by luggage (2 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside, Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside, Offside (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre has inner side wall damage but not deep enough to reach cords (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)

Ford Fiesta st-3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 1 100% 8,501
2016 1 10 70% 84,561
2015 1 10 80% 149,023

Ford Fiesta st-3 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Ford Fiesta st-3 vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta st-3 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at lowest (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)); Rear unable to test centre and NSR seat belts- obstructed by luggage.

The typical Ford Fiesta st-3 in our data has covered around 80,695 miles.

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