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Ford Fiesta Style TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta Style TDCI reliable? We analysed 3,227 real MOT tests across 719 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,227 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.4%
Typical Mileage
104,890mi
Annual Mileage
6,080mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Style 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 Style TDCI.

Ford Fiesta Style TDCI Number Plates

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

Ford Fiesta Style TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,434 mi/yr
Typical
6,080 mi/yr
Average
6,937 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,238 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Style TDCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
104,890 mi
75th Percentile
132,207 mi
95th Percentile
170,044 mi
Max Recorded
1,123,517 mi

How Does the Ford Fiesta Style 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 Style TDCI THIS CAR 79.4% 3,227 104,890 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
Volvo XC60 R-design B5 MHEV Auto 92.7% 2,889 32,759 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Style TDCI?

The Ford Fiesta Style TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% across 3,227 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Fiesta Style TDCI owner drives around 6,080 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 Style TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Style TDCI reliable?
Based on 3,227 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Style TDCI has a 79.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Style TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Style TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Style TDCI does around 6,080 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Style TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Style TDCI?
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.