Ford Fiesta sport turbo vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta sport turbo
88%
MOT pass rate · 128 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta sport turbo is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta sport turbo | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 51,371 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 128 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Fiesta sport turbo
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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 sport turbo is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Fiesta sport turbo 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.