Ford 4x4utility vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 4x4utility
76%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 4x4utility (76%) 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 4x4utility | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 21,461 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford 4x4utility
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- nearside rear drive shaft bolts loose and offside rear missing one
- Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Ford Fiesta
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford 4x4utility (76%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford 4x4utility 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.