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Ford Fiesta active x edition t mhev vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison

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

Ford Fiesta active x edition t mhev
90%
MOT pass rate · 2,305 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta active x edition t mhev is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Ford Fiesta active x edition t mhev Ford Focus
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 74%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 26%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 5% 2% ✓
Average mileage 25,327 mi 107,385 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,305 2,068,317

Most common faults

Ford Fiesta active x edition t mhev

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Fiesta active x edition t mhev is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Ford Fiesta active x edition t mhev 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.