MOT reliability
Ford Foucs
10 vehicles · 155 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Ford Foucs vehicles and 155 completed MOT tests, the Ford Foucs has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 120,748 miles.
10
Vehicles
155
MOT tests
6,898
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Foucs problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Foucs MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
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Brakes2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates1%
Ford Foucs pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 10 | 80% |
| 6 | 10 | 70% |
| 7 | 12 | 67% |
| 8 | 11 | 82% |
| 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 10 | 12 | 83% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 9 | 78% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 11 | 64% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 5 | 40% |
| 17 | 3 | 33% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Ford Foucs MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Foucs MOT tests:
- rear number plate starting to discolour (7 times)
- both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear (6 times)
- both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak (6 times)
- inner sill panels and rear inner wheel arches starting to rust (6 times)
- nearside rear reverse lamp not working (6 times)
- steering rack slightly damp and slight play (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- centre and rear exhaust heat shields slightly loose (4 times)
- nearside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish (4 times)
- nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish (4 times)
Ford Foucs pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 165,731 |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 102,749 |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 113,498 |
| 2005 | 2 | 32 | 78% | 96,786 |
| 2001 | 3 | 62 | 65% | 118,507 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 108,213 |
Ford Foucs reliability FAQ
Across 10 Ford Foucs vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Foucs MOT issues are:
rear number plate starting to discolour; both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear; both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak.
The typical Ford Foucs in our data has covered around
120,748 miles.
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