Ford Focus MOT Results

Registered in 2019
88.5% pass rate
from 2,741 tests in 2021
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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (51% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (90% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.073% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Horn
      • 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.073% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.073% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility
    • 0.62% fail on Wipers
    • 0.62% fail on Washers
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet (8 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on View to rear
      • 0.073% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (180% worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (180% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (18 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.58% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.073% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes
    • 0.69% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.51% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.51% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.47% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.073% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.073% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.073% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.036% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.036% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension
    • 0.77% fail on Springs (9 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Coil springs (9 times worse than other 2019 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Coil spring (9 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2019 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment
    • 0.073% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.26% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.073% fail on Transmission
      • 0.073% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.073% fail on Joints
    • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Body
      • 0.036% fail on Other body component
    • 0.036% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.036% fail on Seats
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Steering
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.036% fail on Power steering
      • 0.036% fail on Pump
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.073% fail on Condition
    • 0.036% fail on Attachment
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.

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