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Ford Fiesta active edition t mhev vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford Fiesta active edition t mhev
89%
MOT pass rate · 2,046 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta active edition t mhev is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Ford Fiesta active edition t mhev Ford Transit
MOT pass rate 89% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 11% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 2.9
Dangerous-fault share 5% 2% ✓
Average mileage 31,618 mi 138,004 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,046 1,477,963

Most common faults

Ford Fiesta active edition t mhev

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Ford Transit

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta active edition t mhev is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Ford Fiesta active edition t mhev report Full Ford Transit 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.