Ford Fiesta centura vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta centura
90%
MOT pass rate · 24 vehicles
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta centura (90%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta centura | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 80,543 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 24 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Fiesta centura
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front tyre BOLD on inner side
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Ford Transit
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak
- 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)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta centura (90%) and Ford Transit (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta centura 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.