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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Focus St. Check any Focus St by registration number below.

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90.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.9%

vs Ford Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Focus St — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Focus St has an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, which is 4.9 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Focus St is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Focus St fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Focus St for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Focus St, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Focus St performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 33 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

2021

Based on 890 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

9.3%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2020

Based on 4,043 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

2019

Based on 5,179 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

0

Based on 3,530 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

24k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Focus St

The most common reasons a Ford Focus St fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

2.5%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.3%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.9%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.8%
5

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.7%
Ford Focus St Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

12.1%

Front Nearside

6.1%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Focus St

Ford Focus St — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Focus St MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Focus St?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Focus St is 90.1% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Focus St?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Focus St are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.5%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.3%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Focus St reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.1%, the Ford Focus St is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Focus St?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Focus St?
Typical mileage for the Ford Focus St: 26,812 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Focus St to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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