Ford Focus Zetec Edition Mhev
From 364 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| tyre obviously under inflated | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.1% of failures are serious: 48.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Focus Zetec Edition Mhevs tested had between 13,038 and 30,273 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,505 median miles, the Focus Zetec Edition Mhev has 0.05 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 Zetec Edition Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Ford Focus Zetec Edition Mhev has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 364 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Focus Zetec Edition Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Focus Zetec Edition Mhev is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Focus Zetec Edition Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Focus Zetec Edition Mhev is 22,505 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,038 and 30,273 miles.
Buying a used Focus Zetec Edition Mhev?
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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