Ford Fiesta ST Performance MOT pass rate
91.3% of 1,449 Ford Fiesta ST Performance MOT tests pass.
The Fiesta ST Performance passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the average across all Ford models, which sits at 76.4%.
The Ford Fiesta ST Performance passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 1,449 | 26,628 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Ford Fiesta ST Performance
The most common reason the Ford Fiesta ST Performance fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.8% | Too low |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.0% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 10.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 3.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 1.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Fiesta ST Performance?
- 91.3% of Ford Fiesta ST Performance MOT tests pass, based on 1,449 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Ford Fiesta ST Performance?
- The most common reason the Ford Fiesta ST Performance fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the Ford Fiesta ST Performance's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Ford service history guide for how to check and keep one.