Ford Focus vs Ford Sapphire: 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
More reliable
Ford Sapphire
68%
MOT pass rate · 316 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Focus is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 60,912 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 316 |
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 Sapphire
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Focus is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 68%. 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.