Ford Caravanette vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Caravanette
74%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Caravanette (74%) 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 Caravanette | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 316,974 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford Caravanette
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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 Caravanette (74%) 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.