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Ford Focus vs Ford Kuga 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 Kuga tdci
76%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Kuga tdci (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Ford Focus Ford Kuga tdci
MOT pass rate 74% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 1.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 5%
Average mileage 107,385 mi 88,697 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,068,317 4

Most common faults

Ford Focus

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Ford Kuga tdci

  1. 235/55R17
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Kuga tdci (76%) 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.