Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2001
50.8% pass rate
from 12,503 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (34% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (79% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.056% fail on Mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Sub-frames (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0080% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.088% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.072% fail on Axles (65% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0080% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (67% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0080% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp levelling device (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (12% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.0080% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0080% fail on Arm
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn (47% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Battery(ies) (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (51% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp (52% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0080% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Brakes (6.9% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (29% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (29% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (97% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (84% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (21% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (23% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (17% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0080% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (39% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (22% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.072% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
        • 0.0080% fail on Pivot
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal (44% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (66% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (66% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.064% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.048% fail on Valves
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control (76% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0080% fail on Servos
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
    • 0.0080% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.064% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (16% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system (16% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (50% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0080% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.032% fail on Belts
      • 0.016% fail on Prop shafts (91% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Chassis
      • 0.96% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.56% fail on Body (70% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Panel (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.42% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.072% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.072% fail on Door condition
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (43% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.064% fail on Hose
      • 0.064% fail on Pipe
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (90% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on System
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Seats (42% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat (91% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Cabs
      • 0.072% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0080% fail on Bracket
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0080% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0080% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0080% fail on Load security
      • 0.0080% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0080% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0080% fail on Floor
    • 0.0080% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0080% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (57% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (28% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.024% fail on Other emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.0080% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.040% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition (48% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.072% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested (74% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0080% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0080% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.64% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0080% fail on Undertray
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (18% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end (83% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear (24% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0080% fail on Steering box
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Other components (70% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.088% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.088% fail on Pump (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Rams
    • 0.088% fail on Steering play
      • 0.088% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0080% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0080% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0080% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (59% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas (72% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
      • 0.048% fail on Requirements
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0080% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (35% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.072% fail on Condition
  • 0.040% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.040% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Anchorages

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