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

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Is the Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV reliable? We analysed 7,968 real MOT tests across 2,999 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 7,968 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.2%
Typical Mileage
23,715mi
Annual Mileage
5,772mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV 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 MHEV.

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Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.8%
2022
89.5%
2021
88.7%
2020

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,358 mi/yr
Typical
5,772 mi/yr
Average
6,830 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,029 mi/yr

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 830 88.8% 16,406 27,957 40,721
2021 4,799 89.5% 15,100 23,302 32,859
2020 2,093 88.7% 15,235 23,368 33,187

How Long Does a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV Last?

Based on 2,999 Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV Mileage Distribution

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

Median
23,715 mi
75th Percentile
34,019 mi
95th Percentile
55,780 mi
Max Recorded
172,255 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV

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

Best year
2021

89.5% MOT pass rate from 4,799 tests

Year to avoid
2020

88.7% MOT pass rate from 2,093 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.5% across 4,799 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.7% — 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 Trend Turbo MHEV 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 MHEV THIS CAR 89.2% 7,968 23,715 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
Isuzu D-max Utility 83.3% 4,289 38,330 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV?

The Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 7,968 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 MHEV 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 MHEV owner drives around 5,772 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 MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV reliable?
Based on 7,968 MOT tests, the Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV has a 89.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV does around 5,772 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV?
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 MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Fiesta Trend Turbo MHEV is 2021 with a 89.5% pass rate across 4,799 tests.