Ford Focus vs Ford Focus flight: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
More reliable
Ford Focus flight
69%
MOT pass rate · 279 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Focus is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Focus flight |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 124,771 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 279 |
Most common faults
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))
Ford Focus flight
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Focus is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.