MOT reliability
Ford Fiesta st3
2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Fiesta st3 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta st3 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,684 miles.
2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
7,364
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Fiesta st3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Fiesta st3 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
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Brakes15%
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Emissions & nuisance15%
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Other10%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Ford Fiesta st3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Ford Fiesta st3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Fiesta st3 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- FRONT UNDERTRAY FITTED (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Lower Gearbox mounting defective (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40R18 - MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) (1 times)
Ford Fiesta st3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 48,005 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 39,363 |
Ford Fiesta st3 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Fiesta st3 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Fiesta st3 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Ford Fiesta st3 in our data has covered around
43,684 miles.
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