Ford Focus vs Ford Thames 5cwt van: 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 Thames 5cwt van
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Thames 5cwt van (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Thames 5cwt van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 58,869 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 1 |
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 Thames 5cwt van
- corrosion appearing in most vital areas and has been patch welded
- Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- chassis has been patch welded in places
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- vehicle is highly modified
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Thames 5cwt van (89%) 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.