FORD FOCUS MOT Pass Rate
75.1% of 330,336 FORD FOCUS MOT tests pass.
The FOCUS's pass rate of 75.1% is in line with the average across all FORD models, at 75.3%.
At 75.1%, The FORD FOCUS passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD FOCUS tested at 0–3 years pass 91.1% of the time, compared with just 64.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.1% | 2,346 | 27,747 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.7% | 37,693 | 42,150 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.0% | 90,259 | 67,758 miles |
| 10–15 years | 71.1% | 119,044 | 97,660 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.6% | 80,994 | 107,259 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 63.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.0% | not working |
| Suspension | 39.0% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 27.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 21.5% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.7% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.1% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 4.5% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | fixing missing |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT — 74.0% pass rate