2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Ford Fiesta Trend MOT pass rate and common faults

4,540 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,540 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low5.6%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    50 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.4%
  8. Washers: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.1%
  2. Tyres3.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.6%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2021 Ford Fiesta Trend?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2021 Ford Fiesta Trend cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,540 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Ford Fiesta Trend?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Ford Fiesta Trend reliable at MOT time?

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