FORD FOCUS ST MOT Pass Rate
90.2% of 1,601 FORD FOCUS ST MOT tests pass.
The FOCUS ST passes its MOT 90.2% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 75.3%.
The FORD FOCUS ST passes its MOT 90.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 90.1% at 0–3 years versus 90.2% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.1% | 151 | 19,911 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.2% | 1,445 | 32,599 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FOCUS ST
The most common reason the FORD FOCUS ST fails its MOT is tyres — present in 97.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 97.7% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.7% | too high |
| Brakes | 14.9% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 9.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 3.4% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Steering | 3.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% | carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.1% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | fractured |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% 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