2019 Ford Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 916 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Ford Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.4% in the 60-90k group versus 6.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 30 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 18 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 15 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 10 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.3% | 158 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 134 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.3% | 30 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 564 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 319 | 7.5% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 232 | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 232 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 235 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 217 | 5.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbo
Before buying a 2019 Ford Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Ford Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbos pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 916 2019 Ford Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Ford Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2019 Fiesta St Performance Ed Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 916 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.