Ford Focus vs Ford Lwb: 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 Lwb
71%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Lwb (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Lwb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 141,649 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 3 |
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 Lwb
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- nearside front lower inner wheel arch corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Lwb (71%) 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.