Ford Escort van vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Escort van
58%
MOT pass rate · 9,199 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 58%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Escort van | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 58% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 42% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.2 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 72,975 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9,199 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford Escort van
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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 Fiesta is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 58%. 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.