Ford Focus vs Ford Independence twin auto: 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 Independence twin auto
79%
MOT pass rate · 26 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Independence twin auto (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Independence twin auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 47,007 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 26 |
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 Independence twin auto
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Independence twin auto (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Ford Focus report Full Ford Independence twin auto report Most reliable cars
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.