MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Ford » Focus » 2018

Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.2% pass rate
from 49,871 tests in 2021
(9.9% better than other 2018 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (15% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Size/type (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (12% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (12% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0040% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (90% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.064% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0080% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps (57% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0020% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0020% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (19% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Wipers (84% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0020% fail on Window
    • 0.040% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0040% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (10% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.00% fail on Brake linings and pads (18% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Brake pads (18% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0020% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0040% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0040% fail on Cable
    • 0.14% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.022% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.012% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Rbt
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.028% fail on Pedal
      • 0.0020% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.028% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.016% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Lever (88% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0040% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0020% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
    • 0.0020% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.80% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0020% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (59% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0040% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0020% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0020% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.022% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0020% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0060% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0060% fail on Undertray
  • 0.31% fail on Suspension
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint (62% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0060% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0060% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Springs (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Coil springs (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Coil spring (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.034% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0060% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (34% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0040% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0020% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.040% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0020% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.036% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0020% fail on Panel
    • 0.028% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Joints (52% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0020% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0020% fail on Joints
    • 0.024% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
    • 0.010% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.010% fail on Doors
      • 0.0040% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0020% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0020% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0020% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0020% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0080% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0020% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0020% fail on Bracket
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.086% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0020% fail on Hubs
  • 0.050% fail on Steering (40% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.016% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
        • 0.0020% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0020% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0040% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0060% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0020% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford Focus (2018 on)
    Cheaper to buy and better equipped than outgoing Focus. Improved ride quality. Larger cabin. 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
  • Ford Focus (2014 - 2018)
    Relaxed but still enjoyable to drive, well-equipped for the money, a huge choice on the used market.

    Search Good Garages