Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo reliable? We analysed 811 real MOT tests across 289 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo.
Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 583 | 93.7% | 14,863 | 21,945 | 32,138 |
| 2020 | 181 | 95.0% | 14,297 | 21,540 | 32,428 |
How Long Does a Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo Last?
Based on 289 Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo 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 ST Edition Turbo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.0% MOT pass rate from 181 tests
93.7% MOT pass rate from 583 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 181 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.7% — 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 ST Edition Turbo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo THIS CAR | 94.0% | 811 | 22,095 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 |
| Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition Auto | 89.8% | 772 | 28,686 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.0% across 811 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Fiesta ST Edition Turbo 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 ST Edition Turbo owner drives around 5,556 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.