Ford Concord vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Concord
86%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Concord (86%) 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 Concord | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 49,134 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford Concord
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- advise cracks in outer side walls of front tyres
- advise cracks in outersidewalls of rear tyres
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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 Concord (86%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.