Ford Fiesta vs Ford Transit custom 340leader 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 Transit custom 340leader eblue
80%
MOT pass rate · 4,855 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 340leader eblue is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Transit custom 340leader eblue |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 76,440 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 4,855 |
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 Transit custom 340leader eblue
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 340leader eblue is the more reliable of the two — 80% 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.