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Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 1998
44.7% pass rate
from 219 tests in 2021
(44% worse than other 1998 cars)
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (80% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.91% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.91% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.91% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
  • 23% fail on Suspension (73% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.9% fail on Springs (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 18% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt
          • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.91% fail on Plate brake tester (23 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance (46 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.46% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.46% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.46% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.46% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.46% fail on Valves
    • 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Visibility (90% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers
    • 5.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on View to rear (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Mirrors (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.91% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.91% fail on Transmission
      • 0.91% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.91% fail on Joints
    • 0.91% fail on Doors
      • 0.91% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.91% fail on Door condition
    • 0.46% fail on Chassis
      • 0.46% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.46% fail on Body
      • 0.46% fail on Other body component
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Steering
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering
      • 0.91% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Pump (50 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.91% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.46% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
    • 0.91% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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