Ford 300e van vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford 300e van
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 300e van (83%) 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 300e van | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 25,817 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford 300e van
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 300e van (83%) 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.