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Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo reliable? We analysed 32,245 real MOT tests across 10,635 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 32,245 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.9%
Typical Mileage
22,719mi
Annual Mileage
5,626mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Trend 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 Trend Turbo.

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo Number Plates

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

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90.3%
2023
92.9%
2022
89.8%
2021
86.5%
2020
84.4%
2019

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 165

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,407 mi/yr
Typical
5,626 mi/yr
Average
6,642 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,727 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 619 90.3% 12,457 18,296 28,598
2022 3,154 92.9% 13,378 19,659 28,904
2021 5,979 89.8% 15,044 22,511 32,322
2020 21,440 86.5% 15,254 23,134 33,892
2019 212 84.4% 16,390 25,039 37,616

How Long Does a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo Last?

Based on 10,635 Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
22,719 mi
75th Percentile
33,195 mi
95th Percentile
54,081 mi
Max Recorded
217,358 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo

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

Best year
2022

92.9% MOT pass rate from 3,154 tests

Year to avoid
2019

84.4% MOT pass rate from 212 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 3,154 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.4% — 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 Trend 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 Trend Turbo THIS CAR 87.9% 32,245 22,719 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
Yamaha Nxc 125 Cygnus 81.4% 11,088 15,022 mi 22 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo?

The Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 32,245 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 Trend 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 Trend Turbo owner drives around 5,626 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 Trend Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo reliable?
Based on 32,245 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo has a 87.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo does around 5,626 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Trend 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 Trend Turbo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo is 2022 with a 92.9% pass rate across 3,154 tests.