Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto reliable? We analysed 1,186 real MOT tests across 316 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto 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 X ED Turbo Auto.
Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 262 | 87.4% | 10,884 | 17,596 | 26,709 |
| 2020 | 900 | 87.8% | 9,596 | 16,066 | 24,440 |
How Long Does a Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto Last?
Based on 316 Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto 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 X ED Turbo Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.8% MOT pass rate from 900 tests
87.4% MOT pass rate from 262 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.8% across 900 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto 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 X ED Turbo Auto THIS CAR | 87.9% | 1,186 | 16,381 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 |
| Fiat Panda Active Eco | 80.4% | 1,143 | 54,524 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta Active X ED Turbo Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 1,186 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 X ED Turbo Auto 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 X ED Turbo Auto owner drives around 4,018 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.