MOT reliability
Ford Focus tdci
26 vehicles · 253 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Ford Focus tdci vehicles and 253 completed MOT tests, the Ford Focus tdci has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,735 miles.
26
Vehicles
253
MOT tests
6,967
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Focus tdci problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Focus tdci MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
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Other33%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
Ford Focus tdci pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16 | 81% |
| 4 | 17 | 76% |
| 5 | 18 | 72% |
| 6 | 20 | 65% |
| 7 | 18 | 67% |
| 8 | 19 | 68% |
| 9 | 21 | 62% |
| 10 | 16 | 75% |
| 11 | 19 | 53% |
| 12 | 14 | 50% |
| 13 | 11 | 55% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (26)
Most common Ford Focus tdci MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Focus tdci MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) (4 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Ford Focus tdci pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 22 | 73% | 109,386 |
| 2014 | 3 | 40 | 65% | 89,236 |
| 2013 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 153,119 |
| 2011 | 3 | 48 | 62% | 139,181 |
| 2010 | 2 | 33 | 76% | 103,138 |
| 2009 | 1 | 23 | 61% | 84,066 |
| 2008 | 1 | 23 | 65% | 84,398 |
Ford Focus tdci reliability FAQ
Across 26 Ford Focus tdci vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Focus tdci MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Ford Focus tdci in our data has covered around
117,735 miles.
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