Ford Fiesta zetec auto vs Ford Transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta zetec auto
90%
MOT pass rate · 635 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Transit
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,477,963 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta zetec auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta zetec auto | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 62,797 mi | 138,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 635 | 1,477,963 |
Most common faults
Ford Fiesta zetec auto
No fault breakdown available.
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 zetec auto is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Fiesta zetec auto 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.