Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.6% pass rate
from 65,874 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2016 cars)
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (10% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Individual direction indicators (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0015% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (10% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (10% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.77% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Electrical equipment (53% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Horn (63% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0046% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.011% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0015% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0030% fail on Switch
    • 0.0015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0015% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (12% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (12% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.012% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0076% fail on Lever
        • 0.0061% fail on Cable
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.087% fail on Rbt
          • 0.079% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0015% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0046% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.023% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0046% fail on Hand lever (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0076% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0046% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0015% fail on Servos
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Parking brake control (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Lever (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0076% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0015% fail on Operation
      • 0.0015% fail on Servos
    • 0.0015% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0015% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.0015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0015% fail on Other components
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.47% fail on Wipers (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on View to rear
      • 0.026% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0061% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0061% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Spark ignition (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition (38% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0046% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0030% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.021% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0015% fail on Undertray
  • 0.48% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension arms (43% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.088% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0015% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.047% fail on Wheel bearings (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0015% fail on Axles
      • 0.0015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Drive shafts (52% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0091% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0091% fail on Joints
    • 0.056% fail on Body (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Panel
      • 0.0015% fail on Body condition
    • 0.029% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Doors (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0046% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0015% fail on Hinge
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0046% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Hose
    • 0.0091% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0030% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0030% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0015% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0015% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0015% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0015% fail on Load security
      • 0.0015% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0015% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.062% fail on Condition
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0015% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Steering linkage components (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0046% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0030% fail on Other components
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.032% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0091% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0091% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0015% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Seat belts (45% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0046% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0046% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.0015% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0015% fail on Passenger grab handles
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