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Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2004
50.6% pass rate
from 31,175 tests in 2021
(9.1% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (26% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.1% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0032% fail on Spring saddle
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.73% fail on Sub-frames (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.0032% fail on Axle
      • 0.0032% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0032% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.064% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0064% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension unit
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Dipswitch (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0032% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies) (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0096% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0096% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0096% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0064% fail on Hazard warning (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Switch (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.0032% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0032% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 13% fail on Brakes (5.9% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Brake performance (15% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (11% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0064% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (97% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (19% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (18% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (22% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0096% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (38% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested (27% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (11% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (11% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0064% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.067% fail on Lever
        • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (13% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Valves
      • 0.0032% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.096% fail on Pedal (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Lever (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.013% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0064% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.029% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0096% fail on Servos
      • 0.0032% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0032% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 8.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (32% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.080% fail on Prop shafts (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Joints (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame condition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0096% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.50% fail on Body (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Panel (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0032% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.50% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Catch
        • 0.0032% fail on Hinge
      • 0.090% fail on Other passenger's door (65% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Front passenger's door (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Door condition (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Tank (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pipe (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Hose
      • 0.0032% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Seats (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Cabs
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0064% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0032% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0032% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.0064% fail on Floor
    • 0.0032% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0032% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0032% fail on Load security
      • 0.0032% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0032% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0032% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility (5.8% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers (12% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.7% fail on Steering (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Drag link end (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0064% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.95% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.90% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.045% fail on Operation (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Steering box
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other components (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pipes and hoses (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Rams
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering column
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (9.8% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition (19% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (21% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (27% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0096% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0032% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0032% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0064% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0032% fail on Undertray
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (11% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
    • 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Airbags (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Drivers airbag (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels (27% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.035% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Speedometer (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.0064% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0032% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0032% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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