Ford Fiesta vs Ford Focus studio tdci: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Fiesta
73%
MOT pass rate · 2,835,744 vehicles
Ford Focus studio tdci
72%
MOT pass rate · 380 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Focus studio tdci (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Fiesta | Ford Focus studio tdci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 137,752 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 380 |
Most common faults
Ford Fiesta
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ford Focus studio tdci
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Focus studio tdci (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Fiesta report Full Ford Focus studio tdci 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.