Ford Focus vs Ford Friendly: 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 Friendly
60%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Friendly (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Friendly |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 5.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 155,986 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 2 |
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 Friendly
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal
- Vehicle has had previous welding repairs (difficult to inspect)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Friendly (60%) 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.