Ford Focus ST reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,109 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,109 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Ford Focus ST cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Focus ST tends to fail
Share of Ford Focus ST cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres. Holds up better than average on suspension, body & structure, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Ford Focus ST reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Focus ST is about average for its age: 88% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 54% of similar-age models. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Focus ST?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Focus ST in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 88%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Focus ST MOT?
For Ford Focus ST cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (4.9% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).