Ford Escort finesse vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Escort finesse
90%
MOT pass rate · 1,696 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Escort finesse (90%) 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 Escort finesse | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 55,719 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,696 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford Escort finesse
No fault breakdown available.
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 Escort finesse (90%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Escort finesse 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.