Ford F 250 pick up vs Ford Fiesta: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford F 250 pick up
57%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford F 250 pick up (57%) 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 F 250 pick up | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 57% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 43% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.4 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 78,840 mi | 84,529 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 2,835,744 |
Most common faults
Ford F 250 pick up
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- bearing noise fron nearside front and offside front hubs
- only one of two brake lights working on offside rear
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 F 250 pick up (57%) and Ford Fiesta (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford F 250 pick up 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.