Ford Focus vs Ford Focus style tdci: 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
Ford Focus style tdci
86%
MOT pass rate · 648 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Focus style tdci 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 Focus | Ford Focus style tdci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 117,666 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 648 |
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 style tdci
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Focus style tdci is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 74%. 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.