Ford Fiesta vs Ford Horse box: 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 Horse box
64%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Horse box (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Horse box |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 65,215 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 Horse box
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Horse box (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Horse box 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.