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:
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Brakes31%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Other17%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure3%
Ford Fiesta st-3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at lowest (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear unable to test centre and NSR seat belts- obstructed by luggage (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside, Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside, Offside (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has inner side wall damage but not deep enough to reach cords (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
Ford Fiesta st-3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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