2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford Fiesta Trend MOT pass rate and common faults

3,939 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    121 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    32 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Lights & electrics4.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  4. Brakes2.0%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Ford Fiesta Trend?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2019 Ford Fiesta Trend cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,939 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Fiesta Trend?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta Trend reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).