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

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87.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.2%

vs Ford Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Focus St Ecoblue — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Focus St Ecoblue has an average MOT pass rate of 87.4%, which is 2.2 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Focus St Ecoblue 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 Ecoblue fails its MOT are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Focus St Ecoblue 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 Ecoblue, 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 Ecoblue performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 440 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

15.0%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

2020

Based on 1,523 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

2019

Based on 780 vehicles

84.4%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

24.2%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

0

Based on 923 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Focus St Ecoblue

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

1

A tyre cords visible or damaged

2.9%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

1.5%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.5%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.3%
5

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.2%
Ford Focus St Ecoblue Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

4.1%

Front Offside

4.1%

Offside

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 Ecoblue

Ford Focus St Ecoblue — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Focus St Ecoblue?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Focus St Ecoblue is 87.4% 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 Ecoblue?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Focus St Ecoblue are: A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.9%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.5%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Focus St Ecoblue reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.4%, the Ford Focus St Ecoblue 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 Ecoblue?
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 Ecoblue?
Typical mileage for the Ford Focus St Ecoblue: 43,869 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Focus St Ecoblue to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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