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Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·7,368 DVSA tests·2024
Across 7,368 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and visibility.
92%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 64% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
4,998 tests · fleet 89%
92%
4 to 7 years
2,370 tests · fleet 85%
90%
Where the Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on suspension, visibility, body & structure.
Share of up to 3 years Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev is about average for its age: 92% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 64% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; and 4 to 7 years, 90%. 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-Line X Edition Mhev MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ford Focus ST-Line X Edition Mhev versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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