Ford Fiesta vs Ford Lwb minibus: 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 Lwb minibus
85%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Lwb minibus (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Lwb minibus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 123,015 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 4 |
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 Lwb minibus
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear brakes binding slightly
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Lwb minibus (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Lwb minibus 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.