Ford 160 vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 160
75%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 160 (75%) 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 160 | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 61,265 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford 160
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
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 160 (75%) and Ford Focus (74%) 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.