Ford Econoline vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Econoline
77%
MOT pass rate · 221 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Econoline 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 Econoline | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 102,754 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 221 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford Econoline
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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 Econoline is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.