Ford Focus MOT Results
Registered in 199947.4% pass rate
from 3,350 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Suspension
(77% worse than other 1999 cars)
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9.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(190% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.87% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.15% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 7.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(65% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.57% fail on Suspension arm (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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4.5% fail on
Springs
(88% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Coil springs
(97% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Coil spring (99% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Mounting
- 0.090% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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4.4% fail on
Coil springs
(97% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Sub-frames
(140% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.30% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.060% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.12% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.060% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.030% fail on Ball joint
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0.030% fail on
Axles
- 0.030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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9.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(190% worse than other 1999 cars)
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20% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(44% worse than other 1999 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Headlamps
(100% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.090% fail on Dipswitch
- 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (83% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.8% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Direction indicators
(72% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
(72% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Switch
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0.63% fail on
Flashing type
(72% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Electrical equipment
(57% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Horn
- 0.12% fail on Battery(ies) (72% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.090% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.060% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.060% fail on Position lamp
- 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
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7.6% fail on
Headlamps
(100% worse than other 1999 cars)
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16% fail on
Brakes
(23% worse than other 1999 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Brake performance
(25% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(29% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(49% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(51% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
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0.030% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
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3.7% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(51% worse than other 1999 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.5% fail on
Rbt
(28% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.030% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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3.5% fail on
Rbt
(28% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Parking brake performance
(47% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
(51% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.030% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.8% fail on
Rbt
(51% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(29% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (61% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.81% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.81% fail on Brake discs
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0.12% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.090% fail on Cable
- 0.030% fail on Rod
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.66% fail on
Parking brake control
(90% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Lever (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.33% fail on Hand lever
- 0.18% fail on Pedal
- 0.36% fail on Load sensing valves
- 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.27% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(81% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.24% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.18% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.060% fail on Reservoirs
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0.030% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.030% fail on Other components
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9.3% fail on
Brake performance
(25% worse than other 1999 cars)
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(25% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Exhaust system (99% worse than other 1999 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.21% fail on
Sub-frame
(6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Sub-frame condition (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Transmission
(39% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(34% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Joints (36% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Drive shaft
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(34% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Chassis
- 0.84% fail on Chassis condition
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0.78% fail on
Doors
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0.60% fail on
Other passenger's door
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.18% fail on Door condition
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0.60% fail on
Other passenger's door
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.30% fail on Pipe
- 0.24% fail on Tank
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0.33% fail on
Body
- 0.15% fail on Panel
- 0.12% fail on Other body component
- 0.060% fail on Body condition
- 0.24% fail on Bumpers
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0.24% fail on
Seats
- 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.18% fail on
Cabs
- 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.12% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.090% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.030% fail on Other boot lid component
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0.060% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.060% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.030% fail on Floor
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8.3% fail on
Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
- 3.6% fail on Washers
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0.33% fail on
View to rear
- 0.33% fail on Mirrors
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
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0.060% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.060% fail on Windscreen
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7.4% fail on
Tyres
(73% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Size/type
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7.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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7.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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7.0% fail on
Spark ignition
- 4.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested (70% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.090% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.060% fail on Other emission control equipment (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.060% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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7.0% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.27% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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7.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.6% fail on
Steering
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2.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 2.5% fail on Track rod end (40% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.030% fail on Steering arm
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0.030% fail on
Other components
- 0.030% fail on Steering component
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0.45% fail on
Steering gear
(57% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Steering rack (57% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Steering box
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0.36% fail on
Power steering
- 0.12% fail on Operation
- 0.12% fail on Other components
- 0.090% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.090% fail on Pump
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0.12% fail on
Steering play
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
- 0.090% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.030% fail on Steering column
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2.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
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3.2% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(22% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.78% fail on Condition
- 0.060% fail on Requirements
- 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts
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1.5% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(76% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Registration plates (77% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.030% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.030% fail on Speedometer
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0.030% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.030% fail on Anchorages