Ford Excursion vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Excursion
75%
MOT pass rate · 130 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Excursion is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Excursion | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 118,169 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 130 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford Excursion
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Excursion is the more reliable of the two — 75% 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.