Ford Focus MOT Results
Registered in 201069.6% pass rate
from 59,509 tests in 2017
(4.3% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(40% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 9.0% fail on Headlamp aim (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Position lamps
(47% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Front lamps (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Rear lamps (59% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.035% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0017% fail on Switch
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3.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Individual lamps (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.33% fail on All direction indicators (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Tell tales
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
(29% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp (31% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.060% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0017% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.024% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.010% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.010% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0034% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0034% fail on Matched pair
- 0.0017% fail on Switch
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (21% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(100% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Fog lamp (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Tell tale (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0017% fail on Switch
- 0.65% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (73% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.030% fail on Battery (74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0067% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.0017% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0017% fail on Lamp
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7.4% fail on
Tyres
(9.7% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth (14% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (13% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Size/type
- 0.072% fail on Valve stem
- 0.050% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (60% better than other 2010 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Suspension
(15% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Coil springs
(8.5% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition (8.3% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Location
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2.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(53% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Attachment (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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1.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(24% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Linkage condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (62% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (37% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Attachment
- 0.0017% fail on Presence
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0.35% fail on
Shock absorbers
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Drive shafts
(53% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Front drive shafts
(53% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Constant velocity joints (53% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.0017% fail on Couplings
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0.0034% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.0034% fail on Drive shafts
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0.35% fail on
Front drive shafts
(53% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Front suspension joints (30% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Wheel bearings
(35% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Front
- 0.060% fail on Rear (59% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Trailing arms
(37% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.010% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0067% fail on Attachment
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0.047% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.027% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.015% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Attachment
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0.018% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.017% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0017% fail on Condition
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0.013% fail on
Macpherson strut
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.012% fail on Condition
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0.0067% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0067% fail on Component mounting
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0.0034% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0034% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0017% fail on
Axles
- 0.0017% fail on King pins
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3.0% fail on
Coil springs
(8.5% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(16% better than other 2010 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Washers (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Wipers (48% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Windscreen
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet
- 0.094% fail on Mirrors
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3.3% fail on
Brakes
(41% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
(26% better than other 2010 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Brake discs
- 0.025% fail on Brake calipers (49% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0067% fail on Brake linings
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Front wheels (34% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Rear wheels (66% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Brake imbalance (25% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.0050% fail on Brake operation
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0.11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(80% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Hoses (40% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.013% fail on Pipes (95% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Leaks (79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0017% fail on Operation
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0.089% fail on
Components
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on ABS (44% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.086% fail on
Parking brake
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.077% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.077% fail on
Pedal
- 0.076% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.0017% fail on Condition
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0.077% fail on
Pedal
- 0.052% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.018% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.017% fail on Cable
- 0.0017% fail on Lever
- 0.0084% fail on Restricted movement (92% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0017% fail on Locking devices
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
(26% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(19% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (13% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Emissions
- 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.067% fail on
Fuel system
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.030% fail on System (49% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Cap (87% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Pipe
- 0.0067% fail on Tank
- 0.0034% fail on Hose
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0.50% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.50% fail on Registration plate
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0.47% fail on
Steering
(54% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Steering system
(63% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Steering rack (41% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Free play
- 0.015% fail on Steering rack
- 0.013% fail on Steering arm
- 0.0017% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.0017% fail on
Other components
- 0.0017% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.12% fail on
Power steering
(97% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.010% fail on Other components
- 0.0067% fail on Pump
- 0.0034% fail on Rams
- 0.0017% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0017% fail on Drive system
- 0.010% fail on Steering operation
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0.0067% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0050% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0017% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0017% fail on Locking devices
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0.34% fail on
Steering system
(63% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Road Wheels
(43% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Attachment (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Condition
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0.28% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(47% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
(39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Requirements (73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Attachment
- 0.0017% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.12% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(57% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (56% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0034% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts
(39% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(29% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Body condition
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0.062% fail on
Doors
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Passengers other
- 0.017% fail on Passengers front (64% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Drivers (63% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Seats
(67% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Drivers (60% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Passengers (80% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Body security
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0.010% fail on
Load security
- 0.0067% fail on Access panel
- 0.0017% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0017% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0034% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.0017% fail on Engine mountings
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0.0017% fail on
Towbars
- 0.0017% fail on Towbar
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