Ford Focus vs Ford Horse box: 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 Horse box
64%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Horse box (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Horse box |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 65,215 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 8 |
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 Horse box
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Horse box (64%) 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.