Ford Focus vs Ford Ranchero: 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 Ranchero
84%
MOT pass rate · 92 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Ranchero is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Ranchero |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 56,411 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 92 |
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 Ranchero
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Ranchero is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.