Ford Focus St
From 6,051 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Focus Sts fare better: 2021 models pass at 93.5% vs 89.8% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 196 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 196 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 185 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 49 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 45 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 13 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 89.8% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Focus Sts tested had between 17,014 and 32,892 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,260 median miles, the Focus St has 0.04 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 St MOT pass rate?
The Ford Focus St has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 6,051 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Focus St?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Focus St is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 196 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Focus St at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Focus St is 25,260 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,014 and 32,892 miles.
Buying a used Focus St?
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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