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Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.0% pass rate
from 66,061 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (10% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0076% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.43% fail on Headlamps (14% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (31% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.030% fail on Horn
      • 0.0045% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0015% fail on Switch
    • 0.0015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0015% 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 (7.9% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (11% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (27% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0030% fail on Cable
        • 0.0015% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.097% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.041% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.027% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (58% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.018% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Lever (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0015% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0091% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0061% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0015% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0015% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0015% fail on Servos
    • 0.0015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0015% fail on Other components
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0015% fail on Window
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0091% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0030% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.95% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0030% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (21% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (26% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0091% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0091% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0015% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0045% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0030% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0015% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.34% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (28% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0076% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.051% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.044% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0015% fail on Mounting
    • 0.0030% fail on Axles
      • 0.0030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0015% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0030% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0015% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0015% fail on Joints
    • 0.042% fail on Body (65% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component (91% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0030% fail on Panel
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0091% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0076% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0045% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0015% fail on Catch
      • 0.0015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0015% fail on Catch
    • 0.0091% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0045% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Bracket (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0076% fail on Fuel system (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0015% fail on System
    • 0.0061% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0015% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0015% fail on Safety device
      • 0.0015% fail on Other towbar components
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.056% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (24% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (24% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.095% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0015% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0015% fail on Requirements
    • 0.024% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.091% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Steering linkage components (51% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0061% fail on Other components (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering component (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0030% fail on Steering linkage (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0015% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0015% fail on Operation
    • 0.0015% fail on Steering column
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