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Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo reliable? We analysed 2,555 real MOT tests across 632 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,555 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
25,295mi
Annual Mileage
5,753mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED 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 Performance ED Turbo.

Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo Number Plates

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

Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.9%
2020
91.4%
2019

Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6

Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,275 mi/yr
Typical
5,753 mi/yr
Average
7,322 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,164 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 1,466 89.9% 16,048 24,482 34,611
2019 1,043 91.4% 16,376 26,297 38,579

How Long Does a Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo Last?

Based on 632 Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
25,295 mi
75th Percentile
36,123 mi
95th Percentile
57,795 mi
Max Recorded
112,392 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

91.4% MOT pass rate from 1,043 tests

Year to avoid
2020

89.9% MOT pass rate from 1,466 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 1,043 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — 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 Performance ED 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 Performance ED Turbo THIS CAR 90.5% 2,555 25,295 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
Peugeot Boxer 335 Prof Prem+ L3H2 Bhdi 84.6% 1,093 26,447 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo?

The Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 2,555 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 Performance ED 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 Performance ED Turbo owner drives around 5,753 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 ST Performance ED Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo reliable?
Based on 2,555 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo does around 5,753 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta ST Performance ED Turbo is 2019 with a 91.4% pass rate across 1,043 tests.