Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2000
49.7% pass rate
from 6,257 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (63% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (48% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.064% fail on Mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.048% fail on Axles (78% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (86% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.016% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device (82% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies) (76% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp (76% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Hazard warning (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Switch (80% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 16% fail on Brakes (23% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (35% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (85% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (89% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (92% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.032% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 0.56% fail on Load sensing valves (83% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.096% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (86% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control (71% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.032% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.016% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (32% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (27% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (41% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts (38% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (40% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.032% fail on Prop shafts (84% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Chassis
      • 0.86% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.58% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Body (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Panel (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Tank
      • 0.064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.048% fail on Pipe
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.096% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.064% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.032% fail on Other boot lid component (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Cabs
      • 0.064% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.016% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (16% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Mirrors (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.016% fail on Window
    • 0.048% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (53% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (29% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.032% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.016% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (48% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.064% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (84% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.048% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Undertray
      • 0.016% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.5% fail on Seat belts (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (83% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (29% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.016% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components (29% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering component
    • 0.66% fail on Power steering (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Other components (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear (50% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack (49% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Steering box
    • 0.080% fail on Steering play
      • 0.080% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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