Ford F250 pickup vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford F250 pickup
72%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford F250 pickup (72%) 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 F250 pickup | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 132,699 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford F250 pickup
- engine manegment light on
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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 F250 pickup (72%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford F250 pickup 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.