Ford Focus St Ecoblue
From 2,145 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 70 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 cords visible or damaged | 70 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 69 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 71.5% of Focus St Ecoblue failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 86.6% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 85.7% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Focus St Ecoblues tested had between 23,190 and 39,000 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,767 median miles, the Focus St Ecoblue has 0.047 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 Ecoblue MOT pass rate?
The Ford Focus St Ecoblue has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 2,145 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Focus St Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Focus St Ecoblue is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 70 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Focus St Ecoblue at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Focus St Ecoblue is 28,767 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,190 and 39,000 miles.
Buying a used Focus St Ecoblue?
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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