Ford Focus vs Ford Lotus: 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 Lotus
88%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Lotus (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Lotus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 30,812 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 9 |
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 Lotus
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- nearside front jacking point holed and weakened by corrosion
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Lotus (88%) 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.