Ford Fiesta vs Ford Vacationer: 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 Vacationer
76%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Vacationer (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Vacationer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 43,556 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 2 |
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 Vacationer
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- both headlamp images slightly blurred.
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front, front to rear & rear across (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Vacationer (76%) 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.