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Ford 250 vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford 250
89%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 250 (89%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Ford 250 Ford Fiesta
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 103,492 mi 84,529 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 2,835,744

Most common faults

Ford 250

  1. BAD OIL LEAK
  2. N/S/F TRACK CONTROL FORK BUSHES BADLY SPLIT
  3. REAR LOAD AREAS AND FRONT BODY NEAR BODY MOUNTINGS CORRODED,EXTENSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT.
  4. side repeaters not connected
  5. windscreen chipped
  6. Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Ford Fiesta

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford 250 (89%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford 250 report Full Ford Fiesta report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.