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Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2005
53.1% pass rate
from 44,124 tests in 2021
(5.9% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.61% fail on Suspension arm (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0068% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0023% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.0023% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.0023% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (11% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (12% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.097% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Axles (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Axle
    • 0.088% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0068% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0023% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0023% fail on Suspension unit
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.0% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (14% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp (14% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0045% fail on Arm
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.100% fail on Battery(ies) (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0023% fail on Switch
    • 0.0023% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0023% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 11% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (16% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (21% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (35% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Cable (32% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Lever
        • 0.0023% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0023% fail on Pivot
    • 0.99% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.88% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Lever (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0068% fail on Valves
      • 0.0023% fail on Servos
      • 0.0023% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.011% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.0068% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
      • 0.0023% fail on Leaks
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type (24% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0023% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Drive shaft (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0045% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.039% fail on Prop shafts (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Belts
    • 0.75% fail on Integral vehicle structure (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0023% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.71% fail on Body (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.43% fail on Doors (17% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0023% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Hose
      • 0.0023% fail on System
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.068% fail on Seats (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's seat (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Undertray
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.041% fail on Cabs
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0091% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0068% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.0023% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0091% fail on Load security
      • 0.0045% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0045% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0023% fail on Loading door
      • 0.0023% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0045% fail on Spare wheel (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0045% fail on Floor
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition (8.4% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (11% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested (24% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0045% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0023% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0023% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (79% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0068% fail on Emission control equipment (75% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0045% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0023% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0023% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Transmission oil leaks (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.6% fail on Steering (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components (11% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.034% fail on Steering arm (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0068% fail on Other components
        • 0.0045% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0023% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0023% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.97% fail on Steering gear (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Steering rack (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering box
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0068% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0023% fail on Steering lock
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.93% fail on Prescribed areas (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0023% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0023% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.0068% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0068% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0045% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0045% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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