Ford Focus ST vs Mitsubishi Eclipse
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
F
Ford Focus ST
2015–2017
Reliability composite
56
/ 100
Average
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€7,400–€8,800Documented issues
0
⭐ Better composite reliability
M
Mitsubishi Eclipse
2010–2012
Reliability composite
76
/ 100
Good
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€4,200–€7,000Documented issues
0
Bottom Line
The Mitsubishi Eclipse wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.