Ford Fiesta st-2 turbo vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta st-2 turbo
86%
MOT pass rate · 1,078 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Fiesta st-2 turbo is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta st-2 turbo | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 70,285 mi | 107,385 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,078 | 2,068,317 |
Most common faults
Ford Fiesta st-2 turbo
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))
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 Fiesta st-2 turbo is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Ford Fiesta st-2 turbo 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.