Ford Auto sleeper vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Auto sleeper
80%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Auto sleeper (80%) 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 Auto sleeper | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 57,779 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford Auto sleeper
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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 Auto sleeper (80%) 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.