FORD FOCUS ST-LINE X EDITION MHEV MOT Pass Rate
93.0% of 2,996 FORD FOCUS ST-LINE X EDITION MHEV MOT tests pass.
The FOCUS ST-LINE X EDITION MHEV passes its MOT 93.0% of the time — well above the average across all FORD models, which sits at 75.3%.
The FORD FOCUS ST-LINE X EDITION MHEV passes its MOT 93.0% 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: 93.6% at 0–3 years versus 92.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.6% | 1,241 | 25,020 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.5% | 1,755 | 30,101 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 X EDITION MHEV
The most common reason the FORD FOCUS ST-LINE X EDITION MHEV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 62.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 62.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.9% | too high |
| Brakes | 12.5% | excessively fluctuating |
| Visibility | 12.1% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Suspension | 3.7% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 1.8% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.8% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | 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