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Ford Focus St Auto MOT Check

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

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90.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.3%

vs Ford Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Focus St Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Focus St Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 90.5%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Focus St Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Ford Focus St Auto, 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 Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 91 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

3.4%

Mileage at 3yr

38k mi

2020

Based on 47 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

0

Based on 22 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

19k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

6.6%

Front Offside

5.5%

Rear Offside Inner

1.1%

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 Auto

Ford Focus St Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Focus St Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Focus St Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Focus St Auto is 90.5% 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 Auto?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ford Focus St Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.5%, the Ford Focus St Auto 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 Auto?
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 Auto?
Typical mileage for the Ford Focus St Auto: 37,524 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Focus St Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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