Ford Focus vs Ford Mondeo st220: 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 Mondeo st220
74%
MOT pass rate · 170 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Mondeo st220 (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Mondeo st220 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 115,810 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 170 |
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 Mondeo st220
- fuel pipes corroded.
- oil leak
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Mondeo st220 (74%) 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.