Ford Fiesta LX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Fiesta LX car check
Is the Ford Fiesta LX reliable? We analysed 2,103 real MOT tests across 689 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Fiesta LX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, hazard warning lamps inoperative and body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Fiesta LX.
Ford Fiesta LX — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Fiesta LX — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1388cc
- Power
- 80 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 44.1 mpg
- Urban
- 32.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 55.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2077
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 153 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
Ford Fiesta LX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Fiesta LX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Fiesta LX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Fiesta LX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Fiesta LX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Fiesta LX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Fiesta LX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Fiesta LX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Fiesta LX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta LX THIS CAR | 74.3% | 2,103 | 93,285 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Tvr S2 | 76.2% | 2,988 | 67,606 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Fiesta LX outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Fiesta LX has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.3% across 2,103 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Ford Fiesta LX are brake pipe excessively corroded (2 recorded failures), hazard warning lamps inoperative (2), and body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ford Fiesta LX owner drives around 3,583 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.