Ford Focus vs Ford Transit connect ambiente tdci: 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 Transit connect ambiente tdci
72%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Transit connect ambiente tdci (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Transit connect ambiente tdci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 10% |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 87,055 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 3 |
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 Transit connect ambiente tdci
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Transit connect ambiente tdci (72%) 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.