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Ford Focus vs Ford Transit custom 340lmtd eblue a: 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 340lmtd eblue a
84%
MOT pass rate · 1,399 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 340lmtd eblue a is the more reliable of the two — 84% 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 340lmtd eblue a
MOT pass rate 74% 84% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 16% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 6%
Average mileage 107,385 mi 55,114 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,068,317 1,399

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 custom 340lmtd eblue a

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Ford Transit custom 340lmtd eblue a is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Ford Focus report Full Ford Transit custom 340lmtd eblue a 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.