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Ford 90 vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford 90
76%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford 90 (76%) 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 90 Ford Focus
MOT pass rate 76% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 24% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 2.2 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 72,401 mi 107,385 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 2,068,317

Most common faults

Ford 90

  1. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  5. Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  6. Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Ford Focus

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford 90 (76%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford 90 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.