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Ford Focus MOT reliability

Live MOT data from 15 Ford Focus cars currently in stock — how often they pass first time, and how much MOT life is left.

Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.

How reliable is the Ford Focus at MOT?

Across 15 Ford Focus cars on Motoring.Today, the average first-time MOT pass rate is 88%. 93% of stock currently holds a valid MOT, with a median of 10 months left on the certificate.

Avg pass rate
88%
Valid MOT
14 / 15
Median MOT left
10 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
0
Average pass rate
88%
First-time MOT pass
Stock with valid MOT
14 / 15
93% road-ready
Median MOT left
10 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
0
Plan for an MOT soon after purchase

MOT pass rate is the percentage of Ford Focus cars in our stock that passed their most recent MOT on the first attempt, based on DVSA history. A pass rate above 80% is generally strong for a car of this age.

If a car you're viewing is approaching its MOT expiry, factor in the cost of any advisories — these are listed on each vehicle detail page.

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