Ford Focus vs Ford Ford eight: 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 Ford eight
70%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Ford eight (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Ford eight |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 63,838 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 3 |
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 Ford eight
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- both headlight reflectors dulling
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Ford eight (70%) 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.