Comparison · Reliability Ranked

Ford Focus vs Toyota Corolla

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

2015–2017
Reliability composite
55
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA + TUV
Estimated used price
€5,200€10,300
Documented issues
1
PowerShift dual-clutch shudder / failure€1,500
⭐ Better composite reliability
T

Toyota Corolla

2015–2017
Reliability composite
64
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€5,200€8,100
Documented issues
1
Hybrid inverter coolant pump failure€350

Bottom Line

The Toyota Corolla 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.

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