Ford Fiesta vs Ford Ford transit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Ford Ford transit
75%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Ford transit (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Ford transit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 64,899 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 8 |
Most common faults
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)
Ford Ford transit
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- nail in offside rear inner tyre
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Ford transit (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford 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.