FORD FOCUS ST-LINE EDITION MHEV MOT Pass Rate
91.6% of 2,033 FORD FOCUS ST-LINE EDITION MHEV MOT tests pass.
The FOCUS ST-LINE EDITION MHEV passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 75.3%.
The FORD FOCUS ST-LINE EDITION MHEV passes its MOT 91.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 89.4% at 0–3 years compared with 93.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.4% | 921 | 25,622 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.4% | 1,112 | 32,004 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FOCUS ST-LINE EDITION MHEV
The most common reason the FORD FOCUS ST-LINE EDITION MHEV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 50.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 50.2% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.1% | too high |
| Visibility | 9.2% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 9.2% | significantly and obviously worn |
| Steering | 1.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Suspension | 1.3% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.4% | insecure |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | fixing missing |
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