Ford F250xlt vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford F250xlt
80%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford F250xlt (80%) 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 F250xlt | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 110,736 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford F250xlt
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 F250xlt (80%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford F250xlt 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.