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Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2006
57.4% pass rate
from 52,638 tests in 2021
(1.7% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (14% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Mounting (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0038% fail on Spring saddle
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (22% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joints (35% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (22% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (79% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Axles (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0019% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0076% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0038% fail on Levelling valve
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.8% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (10% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters (34% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0019% fail on Arm
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (14% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (15% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0019% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (9.7% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (9.8% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.89% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.89% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.076% fail on Battery(ies) (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0038% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0076% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Hazard warning (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Switch (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0038% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0019% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0019% fail on Reversing lamp switch
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type (28% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (16% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (15% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (13% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (13% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0038% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Cable (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0038% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0019% fail on Pivot
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Electronic stability control (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic systems (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Servos
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0038% fail on Valves
    • 0.084% fail on Flexible brake hoses (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.042% fail on Servos (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0019% fail on Operation
      • 0.0019% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0076% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0057% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0019% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.0038% fail on Other components
      • 0.0019% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0038% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0038% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0038% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0038% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (8.6% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (41% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0095% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0019% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts (69% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Belts
    • 0.67% fail on Body (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Body condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Tank
      • 0.011% fail on Pipe (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Hose
    • 0.49% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.48% fail on Seats (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Doors (42% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Catch
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0095% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0019% fail on Catch
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition (25% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Engine mounting condition (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Bracket
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.023% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0057% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0076% fail on Load security
      • 0.0057% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0038% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0019% fail on Other tailgate component
      • 0.0019% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0057% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0019% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0019% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0019% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0057% fail on Floor
    • 0.0019% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (7.7% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Bonnet (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0019% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (11% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (10% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (14% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (15% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested (25% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.0057% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0038% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0019% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0019% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.95% fail on Compression ignition (31% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (28% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Catalytic converter (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.0038% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0019% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0019% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0076% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0038% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Transmission oil leaks (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Noise suppression (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Sound deadening material (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Drag link end (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0076% fail on Other components
        • 0.0076% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0019% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0019% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0019% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other components (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Rams
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Operation
      • 0.0057% fail on Steering box
    • 0.047% fail on Steering play (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0019% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0019% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0019% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0019% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0038% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0057% fail on Airbags (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Drivers airbag (84% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0019% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0076% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0038% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0038% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0038% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0019% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0019% fail on Doors
      • 0.0019% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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