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Ford Focus ST reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,109 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.
88%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 54% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
6,109 tests · fleet 85%
88%
Where the Focus ST fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres95
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on tyres. Holds up better on suspension, body & structure, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Ford Focus ST MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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