Ford Focus Active X Vignale Auto
From 228 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade defective, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre has a lump and bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber. The top issue, wiper blade defective, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.8% | wiper blade defective, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Focus Active X Vignale Autos tested had between 13,325 and 29,301 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,846 median miles, the Focus Active X Vignale Auto has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Focus Active X Vignale Auto MOT pass rate?
The Ford Focus Active X Vignale Auto has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 228 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Focus Active X Vignale Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Focus Active X Vignale Auto is wiper blade defective, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Focus Active X Vignale Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Focus Active X Vignale Auto is 20,846 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,325 and 29,301 miles.
Buying a used Focus Active X Vignale Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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