2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Ford Fiesta Trend MOT pass rate and common faults

7,049 MOT tests in 2024. 86.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.1%
Failed or needed repairs13.9%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,049 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low3.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    90 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    102 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    47 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    41 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.9%
  2. Tyres3.6%
  3. Suspension2.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Brakes1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%

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 2020 Ford Fiesta Trend?

In 2024, 86.1% of 2020 Ford Fiesta Trend cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,049 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Ford Fiesta Trend?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Ford Fiesta Trend reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).