Ford Fiesta vs Ford Tourneo custom 320 actve eblue: 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 Tourneo custom 320 actve eblue
84%
MOT pass rate · 199 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Tourneo custom 320 actve eblue is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Tourneo custom 320 actve eblue |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 47,269 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 199 |
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 Tourneo custom 320 actve eblue
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Tourneo custom 320 actve eblue is the more reliable of the two — 84% 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.