Bmw 1 Series vs Ford Focus
On MOT-testable defects, the Bmw 1 Series (fail rate 16.1%) performed better than the Ford Focus (20.5%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Focus recorded failures more often.
16.1%
1 Series fail rate
20.5%
Focus fail rate
4.48pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Bmw 1 Series | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 2,262,182 | 5,876,438 |
| Pass rate | 83.9% | 79.5% |
| Fail rate | 16.1% | 20.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | 1 Series | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4.1% | 9.1% |
| Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 12.5% |
| Visibility | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Tyres | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Brakes | 4.5% | 4.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.