Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2007
57.8% pass rate
from 66,849 tests in 2021
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (13% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Springs (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0015% fail on Spring saddle
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (11% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (12% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component (22% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.094% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.088% fail on Axles (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Axle
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0015% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0015% fail on Suspension unit
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (13% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Switch (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0030% fail on Arm
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (9.5% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Switch
      • 0.0030% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0030% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies) (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0060% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0030% fail on Switch
    • 0.051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Hazard warning (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0030% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (8.2% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (92% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (26% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0060% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0060% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (23% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (22% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance (21% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0045% fail on Decelerometer (73% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0060% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.072% fail on Brake performance not tested (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (12% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (17% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Lever (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0015% fail on Pivot
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Electronic braking system (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.093% fail on Hand lever (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic systems (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Brake fluid (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0090% fail on Servos
      • 0.0060% fail on Valves
      • 0.0045% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.094% fail on Flexible brake hoses (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.027% fail on Servos (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Operation
      • 0.0015% fail on Leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0090% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0060% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.0015% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Other components
    • 0.0030% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0030% fail on Condition
    • 0.0015% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (16% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Bonnet (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (23% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (22% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (23% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0030% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.067% fail on Prop shafts (53% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Joints (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Belts
    • 0.44% fail on Body (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Body condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.078% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on System
      • 0.0015% fail on Hose
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0015% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0015% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Front passenger's door (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Catch
      • 0.055% fail on Driver's door (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (47% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Catch
        • 0.0015% fail on Hinge
      • 0.055% fail on Other passenger's door (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Catch
        • 0.0015% fail on Hinge
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Engine mounting condition (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Chassis (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Chassis condition (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Seats (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0075% fail on Passenger's seat (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0030% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0075% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0060% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0015% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.0045% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0015% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0015% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0015% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0045% fail on Floor
    • 0.0030% fail on Load security
      • 0.0015% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0015% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0015% fail on Loading door
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (18% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7.5% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (28% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested (13% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0060% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0030% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.98% fail on Compression ignition (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.010% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0030% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0015% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0015% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0015% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Transmission oil leaks (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0090% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Drag link end (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0075% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0060% fail on Other components
        • 0.0045% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0015% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0015% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other components (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Pipes and hoses (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Rams
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Operation
      • 0.0030% fail on Steering box
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Electronic power steering (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0030% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Seat belts (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0015% fail on Load limiters
      • 0.0015% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0030% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle (14% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0030% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.0045% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0030% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0015% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0030% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0030% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0015% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0015% fail on Doors
      • 0.0015% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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