Ford Fiesta vs Ford Mexico: 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 Mexico
87%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Mexico is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 106,160 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 22 |
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 Mexico
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Tested with respect to modifications
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Mexico is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.