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Ford C-max titanium x tdci vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison

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

Ford C-max titanium x tdci
92%
MOT pass rate · 102 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford C-max titanium x tdci is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Ford C-max titanium x tdci Ford Fiesta
MOT pass rate 92% 73%
MOT failure rate 8% 27%
Faults & advisories per test 0.0 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 2%
Average mileage 98,188 mi 84,529 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 102 2,835,744

Most common faults

Ford C-max titanium x tdci

No fault breakdown available.

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 C-max titanium x tdci is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Ford C-max titanium x tdci 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.