Ford Falcon sprint vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Falcon sprint
64%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Falcon sprint (64%) 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 Falcon sprint | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 47,899 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford Falcon sprint
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on both silencers (7.1.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Falcon sprint (64%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.