Ford Fiesta vs Ford Focus titanium x mhev auto: 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 titanium x mhev auto
89%
MOT pass rate · 1,289 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Focus titanium x mhev auto (89%) 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 titanium x mhev auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 8% |
| Average mileage | 84,529 mi | 20,582 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,835,744 | 1,289 |
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 titanium x mhev auto
- 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))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Fiesta (73%) and Ford Focus titanium x mhev auto (89%) 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.