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Ford Focus vs Ford Transit courier base 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 courier base tdci
90%
MOT pass rate · 158 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit courier base tdci is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Ford Focus Ford Transit courier base tdci
MOT pass rate 74% 90% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 10% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 107,385 mi 80,030 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,068,317 158

Most common faults

Ford Focus

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Ford Transit courier base tdci

  1. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Front brake discs worn
  3. Nearside rear tyre worn low on legal limit
  4. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit courier base tdci is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Ford Focus report Full Ford Transit courier base tdci report Most reliable cars

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.