MOT reliability

Ford Focus lx

Q: Is the Ford Focus lx reliable?

Across 4,114 Ford Focus lx vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 0.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Ford Focus lx?

The typical Ford Focus lx in our data has covered around 120,122 miles.

4,114 vehicles · 3,829 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 4,114 Ford Focus lx vehicles and 3,829 completed MOT tests, the Ford Focus lx has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 120,122 miles.

4,114

Vehicles

3,829

MOT tests

6,368

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Ford Focus lx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Focus lx MOT tests:

Other43%
Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
Brakes18%
Lamps & electrical12%
Body & structure8%
Steering8%
Visibility6%
Identification & plates4%

Ford Focus lx pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	2	50%
5	1	100%
6	2	50%
7	2	50%
8	1	100%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	2	50%
16	2	50%
17	2	50%
18	2	50%
19	2	50%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,127), Other (927), Diesel (58), LPG (2)

Most common Ford Focus lx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Focus lx MOT tests:

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section just acceptable (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
wiper blades worn (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)

Ford Focus lx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	1	2	50%	153,231
2004	1	29	62%	145,008

Ford Focus lx reliability FAQ

Across 4,114 Ford Focus lx vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Focus lx MOT issues are: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Ford Focus lx in our data has covered around 120,122 miles.

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