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Ford Escape xlt vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison

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

Ford Escape xlt
74%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Escape xlt (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 Escape xlt Ford Focus
MOT pass rate 74% 74%
MOT failure rate 26% 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 34,080 mi 107,385 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 13 2,068,317

Most common faults

Ford Escape xlt

  1. Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  2. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  3. Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
  4. Emissions not tested no acsses (7.3.A.1)
  5. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  6. Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Full Ford Escape xlt 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.