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Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2013
72.9% pass rate
from 80,839 tests in 2020
(17% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0012% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0012% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.73% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component (44% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0049% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0099% fail on Axles (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Axle
    • 0.0037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0025% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0025% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0012% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.0012% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.0012% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.3% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Individual direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (13% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device (52% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.98% fail on Position lamps (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Position lamp (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Switch (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0062% fail on Battery(ies) (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Switch
      • 0.0012% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0012% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0012% fail on All outline marker lamps
      • 0.0012% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (6.9% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (12% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type (44% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (77% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads (25% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs (14% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0099% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Cable
        • 0.0012% fail on Lever
    • 0.61% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (32% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0012% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.067% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.073% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0099% fail on Hand lever (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0049% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0025% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.031% fail on Air and vacuum systems (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.021% fail on Parking brake control (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Lever (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0025% fail on Other components
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.65% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.058% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0025% fail on Window
    • 0.0074% fail on Bonnet (71% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (21% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0012% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0012% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0012% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0012% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition (20% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (26% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0049% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0012% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.048% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0099% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0074% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0074% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0037% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.50% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (46% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0087% fail on Prop shafts (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0087% fail on Joints
      • 0.0012% fail on Belts
    • 0.089% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Fuel system (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0049% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Tank
      • 0.0025% fail on Hose
      • 0.0025% fail on System
    • 0.028% fail on Body (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0025% fail on Panel
    • 0.020% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0099% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0025% fail on Bracket
    • 0.011% fail on Doors (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Front passenger's door (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Driver's door (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Other passenger's door (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Door condition (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0099% fail on Seats (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Driver's seat (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Passenger's seat (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0037% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0012% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0012% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0012% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0012% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0012% fail on Safety device
    • 0.0012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0012% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0012% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment (40% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0037% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0025% fail on Other components
        • 0.0012% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0012% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.066% fail on Steering gear (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Steering rack (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0099% fail on Operation
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
      • 0.0062% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0012% fail on Steering box
    • 0.0025% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0025% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0025% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0025% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0012% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0025% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0012% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0012% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.051% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0025% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.0074% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0012% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0025% fail on Speedometer
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