Ford Focus
MOT data from 1,327,920 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 80.3%. Average mileage at test: 85,434 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 47,161 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 34,021 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 33,767 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 27,648 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 24,910 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23,636 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 20,912 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 17,598 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16,682 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13,364 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 818,020 | 80.5% |
| Diesel | 509,801 | 79.9% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 252 | 67.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 1999 | 3,667 | 66.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2000 | 3,886 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2001 | 7,891 | 69.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2002 | 13,163 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2003 | 16,423 | 69.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2004 | 21,516 | 70% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2005 | 29,871 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 40,997 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2007 | 57,854 | 74.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 69,173 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2009 | 79,718 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2010 | 79,784 | 75.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 90,681 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2012 | 103,569 | 78% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2013 | 120,745 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 119,432 | 80.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 102,619 | 85.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 86,409 | 87.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 85,476 | 89.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2018 | 62,640 | 89.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2019 | 71,131 | 89.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 43,575 | 91.2% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2021 | 16,799 | 90.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2022 | 627 | 91.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
71,426 mi
Median
91,595 mi
75th percentile
118,744 mi
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