Ford Escape vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Escape
76%
MOT pass rate · 766 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Escape is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Escape | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 56,956 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 766 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford Escape
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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 Escape is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.