MOT reliability
Ford Focus st3
3 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Ford Focus st3 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Ford Focus st3 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,501 miles.
3
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
10,309
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Focus st3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Focus st3 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension58%
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Other22%
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Brakes18%
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Visibility2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Ford Focus st3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Ford Focus st3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Focus st3 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper return retainer spring missing (2 times)
- Covers not allowing full inspection (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing blocking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing blocking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear tyres out of shape. (1 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted (1 times)
Ford Focus st3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 76,441 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 103,621 |
Ford Focus st3 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Ford Focus st3 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Focus st3 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear brake caliper return retainer spring missing.
The typical Ford Focus st3 in our data has covered around
85,501 miles.
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