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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Fiesta Trend. Check any Fiesta Trend by registration number below.

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92.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.3%

vs Ford Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Fiesta Trend — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Fiesta Trend has an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, which is 7.3 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fiesta Trend is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Fiesta Trend fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Fiesta Trend for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Fiesta Trend, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Fiesta Trend performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 94 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.2%

Mileage at 3yr

30k mi

2021

Based on 1,062 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

2020

Based on 2,893 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

7.7%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

2019

Based on 9,421 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

0

Based on 5,664 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Fiesta Trend

The most common reasons a Ford Fiesta Trend fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.0%
2

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

1.3%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%
4

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

0.9%
5

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.7%
Ford Fiesta Trend Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

1.1%

Rear Central

1.1%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

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95.4% pass rate

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89.9% pass rate

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93.1% pass rate

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67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Fiesta Trend

Ford Fiesta Trend — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Fiesta Trend MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Fiesta Trend?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Fiesta Trend is 92.5% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Fiesta Trend?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Fiesta Trend are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.0%), Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (1.3%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Fiesta Trend reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, the Ford Fiesta Trend is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Fiesta Trend?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Fiesta Trend?
Typical mileage for the Ford Fiesta Trend: 29,718 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fiesta Trend to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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