Ford Focus vs Ford Transit custom 280leader eblue: 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 custom 280leader eblue
81%
MOT pass rate · 11,363 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 280leader eblue is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Ford Focus | Ford Transit custom 280leader eblue |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 107,385 mi | 70,460 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2,068,317 | 11,363 |
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 custom 280leader eblue
- 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 280leader eblue is the more reliable of the two — 81% 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.