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Ford Fiesta Ghia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta Ghia reliable? We analysed 1,141 real MOT tests across 219 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,141 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.5%
Typical Mileage
88,326mi
Annual Mileage
3,658mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Ghia is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta Ghia.

Ford Fiesta Ghia Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta Ghia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Fiesta Ghia Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta Ghia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,891 mi/yr
Typical
3,658 mi/yr
Average
4,622 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,157 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Ghia Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta Ghia MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
88,326 mi
75th Percentile
115,273 mi
95th Percentile
149,043 mi
Max Recorded
1,026,511 mi

How Does the Ford Fiesta Ghia Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Fiesta Ghia THIS CAR 75.5% 1,141 88,326 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
Audi Q3 S-ln V-sprung 40TDI QUAT Sa 92.3% 623 31,351 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta Ghia outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Ghia?

The Ford Fiesta Ghia has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.5% across 1,141 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Fiesta Ghia owner drives around 3,658 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.

Ford Fiesta Ghia — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Ghia reliable?
Based on 1,141 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Ghia has a 75.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Ghia?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Ghia do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Ghia does around 3,658 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Ghia last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Ghia?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.