FORD FOCUS MOT pass rate
76.3% of 1,386,084 FORD FOCUS MOT tests pass.
The FOCUS's pass rate of 76.3% is in line with the average across all FORD models, at 76.4%.
At 76.3%, The FORD FOCUS passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD FOCUS tested at 0–3 years pass 91.8% of the time, compared with just 64.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.8% | 28,856 | 25,959 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.9% | 211,225 | 39,270 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.1% | 385,474 | 67,032 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.9% | 455,136 | 96,584 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.4% | 305,393 | 106,834 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FOCUS
The most common reason the FORD FOCUS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 39.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 27.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 21.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 13.1% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 4.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD FOCUS?
- 76.3% of FORD FOCUS MOT tests pass, based on 1,386,084 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD FOCUS?
- The most common reason the FORD FOCUS fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD FOCUS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.