Ford Fiesta vs Ford Zephy: 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 Zephy
75%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Zephy (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 Zephy |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 39,021 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 Zephy
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Battery insecure
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
- Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Zephy (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Zephy 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.