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Ford Ecoline 150 vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison

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

Ford Ecoline 150
78%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Ecoline 150 (78%) 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 Ecoline 150 Ford Focus
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 2.6 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 215,364 mi 107,385 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 2,068,317

Most common faults

Ford Ecoline 150

  1. Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  4. Nearside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  5. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 Ecoline 150 (78%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford Ecoline 150 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.