MOT reliability

Ford Focus zetec edition mhev

346 vehicles · 884 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 346 Ford Focus zetec edition mhev vehicles and 884 completed MOT tests, the Ford Focus zetec edition mhev has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,631 miles.

346

Vehicles

884

MOT tests

8,819

Avg miles / year

0.9

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Ford Focus zetec edition mhev problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Focus zetec edition mhev MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension51%
Brakes26%
Other11%
Lamps & electrical7%
Visibility3%
Identification & plates2%
Steering2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Ford Focus zetec edition mhev pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	28	93%
3	398	88%
4	333	90%
5	118	93%
6	2	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (343), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2), Other (1)

Most common Ford Focus zetec edition mhev MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Focus zetec edition mhev MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (54 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (44 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (30 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (25 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (25 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (23 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (23 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (23 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (19 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (14 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (14 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)

Ford Focus zetec edition mhev pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	1	1	100%	45,579
2022	88	201	89%	37,633
2021	230	651	90%	39,229
2020	8	26	96%	29,182

Ford Focus zetec edition mhev reliability FAQ

Across 346 Ford Focus zetec edition mhev vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Focus zetec edition mhev MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Ford Focus zetec edition mhev in our data has covered around 38,631 miles.

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