Ford E-450 super duty vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford E-450 super duty
77%
MOT pass rate · 14 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford E-450 super duty is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford E-450 super duty | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 51,359 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 14 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford E-450 super duty
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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 E-450 super duty is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford E-450 super duty 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.