Ford 100t280 vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 100t280
73%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 100t280 (73%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford 100t280 | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.6 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 127,403 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford 100t280
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Ford Focus
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford 100t280 (73%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford 100t280 report Full Ford Focus 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.