Ford Focus vs Ford Moter: 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 Moter
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Moter (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Moter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 33,923 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 2 |
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 Moter
- Battery insecure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Moter (80%) 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.