MOT reliability

Ford Focus titanium

Q: Is the Ford Focus titanium reliable?

Across 2,070 Ford Focus titanium vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

2,070 vehicles · 2,224 completed MOT tests analysed

93%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2,070 Ford Focus titanium vehicles and 2,224 completed MOT tests, the Ford Focus titanium has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,440 miles.

2,070

Vehicles

2,224

MOT tests

7,536

Avg miles / year

0.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Ford Focus titanium problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
Other30%
Brakes9%
Lamps & electrical9%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Body & structure4%
Visibility3%
Identification & plates3%

Ford Focus titanium pass rate by age

How the Ford Focus titanium's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	29	90%
4	27	89%
5	30	83%
6	30	83%
7	35	71%
8	28	75%
9	24	75%
10	19	68%
11	13	77%
12	10	80%
13	10	70%
14	6	50%
15	4	50%
16	3	100%
17	5	60%
18	4	50%
19	1	100%
20	2	0%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,645), Other (355), Diesel (37), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (33)

Most common Ford Focus titanium MOT faults

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (13 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (10 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (4 times)
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)

Ford Focus titanium pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	1	4	100%	66,401
2019	3	18	78%	74,538
2018	1	7	86%	25,664
2017	3	23	83%	90,862
2016	4	33	88%	64,466
2015	3	36	72%	82,713
2014	2	23	78%	82,065
2012	4	57	81%	112,382
2011	1	15	60%	158,935
2009	1	18	78%	128,046
2008	1	20	70%	64,489
2006	1	26	65%	148,976

Ford Focus titanium reliability FAQ

Across 2,070 Ford Focus titanium vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Focus titanium MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Ford Focus titanium in our data has covered around 62,440 miles.

Compare the Ford Focus titanium

See how the Ford Focus titanium stacks up against other Ford models on MOT reliability:

Focus titanium vs Fiesta Focus titanium vs Focus Focus titanium vs Transit Focus titanium vs Mondeo

Check a specific Ford Focus titanium

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Ford models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks