MOT reliability
Ford Focus ghia
2,417 vehicles · 1,204 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,417 Ford Focus ghia vehicles and 1,204 completed MOT tests, the Ford Focus ghia has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,947 miles.
2,417
Vehicles
1,204
MOT tests
6,320
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Focus ghia problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Focus ghia MOT tests:
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Other53%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Visibility1%
Ford Focus ghia pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 6 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,107), Other (266), Diesel (43), LPG (1)
Most common Ford Focus ghia MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Focus ghia MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Both front lower wings corroded (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion (3 times)
- Hand brake lever has travel (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Ford Focus ghia pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 25 | 76% | 153,935 |
| 2004 | 2 | 49 | 69% | 128,270 |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 43,477 |
Ford Focus ghia reliability FAQ
Across 2,417 Ford Focus ghia vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Focus ghia MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Ford Focus ghia in our data has covered around
116,947 miles.
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