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Ford Focus vs Ford Willys: 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 Willys
89%
MOT pass rate · 31 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Willys (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 Willys
MOT pass rate 74% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 26% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 0.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 107,385 mi 22,618 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,068,317 31

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 Willys

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  2. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  3. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  5. slight play in steering
  6. Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford Focus (74%) and Ford Willys (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.