Ford Fiesta vs Ford Plaxton: 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 Plaxton
75%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Plaxton (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 Plaxton |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 238,706 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 5 |
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 Plaxton
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- O/S side panel covers loose.
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. †N/S FRONT K/PIN SLIGHT LIFT. †N/S AND O/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT SIDE PLAY. †O/S FRONT SLIGHT BINDING. †REAR WHEELS SLIGHT BINDING. †
- SIGNS FOR FIRST AID/FIRE EXTING MISSING. †PROP GREASE SHIELDS HOLED. †O/S REAR BOOT UNDERSIDE SUPPORT CORRODED. †REAR SPRAY FLAP SPLIT. †STEERING RAM B/JOINT SLIGHT M/MENT.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Plaxton (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.