Ford Fiesta vs Ford Tran: 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 Tran
61%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Tran (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Tran |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 61% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 39% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 143,257 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 3 |
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 Tran
- Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Tran (61%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Tran 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.