Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI car check
Is the Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI reliable? We analysed 285 real MOT tests across 136 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI.
Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 238 | 92.0% | 12,849 | 19,798 | 26,288 |
How Long Does a Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI Last?
Based on 136 Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 238 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 238 tests.
How Does the Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI THIS CAR | 91.9% | 285 | 20,873 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Kawasaki Ej 800 Ckf Cafe | 96.9% | 289 | 2,713 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 285 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Fiesta Active Edition TDCI owner drives around 5,472 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.