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Ford Focus road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Ford Focus? 75% of the 24 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Ford Focus?

Most used Ford Focus in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 75% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (79%)
From April 2017
75% of stock
Median CO₂
112 g/km

There are currently 20 Ford Focus models for sale on Motoring Today, spanning production years from 2013 to 2023. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for a used Ford Focus is straightforward once you know how the UK system works. The amount of VED payable depends primarily on the car's first registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. For a used car, the VED rate is determined by the system in place when the vehicle was first registered. Cars registered before April 2017 are taxed purely on their CO2 emissions, falling into various bands with different annual charges. For cars first registered from April 2017 onwards, a different system applies: there's a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. Additionally, cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new incur an annual surcharge for five years, starting from the second year of registration. It's also important to note that while fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, this is set to change. Due to these varying rules, the exact VED for any specific Ford Focus will differ. To find the precise annual road tax for any car listed on Motoring Today, please refer to the individual vehicle's details, which will provide its exact first registration date and relevant specifications.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

79% of Ford Focus

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Ford Focus road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Ford Focus (Petrol, Diesel, Electric), across 800 recorded variants.

Performance
78–345 bhp
Power
4.5s
0–60 mph (fastest)
165 mph
Top speed
998–2,300 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
34.9–83 mpg
Fuel economy
0–189 g/km
CO₂
33.5 kWh
Battery (max)
£190
Road tax (VED)
6–43 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,378 mm
Length
1,991 mm
Width
1,484 mm
Height
2,648 mm
Wheelbase
1,363 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
4★
Child
2★
Pedestrian

The Ford Focus Hatchback (05-11) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

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TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 155 Titanium Style 5dr AtAutomaticPetrol152 bhp49.6 - 53.3 mpg11919
1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 155 Titanium Style 5drManualPetrol152 bhp51.4 - 54.3 mpg11618
1.5 EcoBlue Trend 5drManualDiesel118 bhp62.8 - 67.3 mpg11015
1.5 EcoBlue 115 ST-Line 5dr AutoAutomaticDiesel113 bhp44.1 - 57.6 mpg12912
2.3 EcoBoost ST 5drManualPetrol276 bhp34.9 - 35.3 mpg18327
1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV Trend 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol123 bhp47.9 - 52.3 mpg12212
1.0 EcoBoost Trend 5drManualPetrol123 bhp47.1 - 52.3 mpg12113
1.5 EcoBlue Trend 5dr AutoAutomaticDiesel118 bhp56.5 - 61.4 mpg12013
2.3 EcoBoost ST Auto 5dAutomaticPetrol276 bhp34.9 mpg18434
2.0 EcoBlue 150 ST-Line Edition 5dManualDiesel147 bhp57.6 - 61.4 mpg12218
1.0 EcoBoost 125 ST-Line Edition Auto 5dAutomaticPetrol123 bhp43.5 - 47.1 mpg13711
1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid mHEV 125 Vignale Edition 5dManualPetrol123 bhp52.3 - 56.5 mpg11415

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Ford Focus?
A Ford Focus registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Ford Focuss pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Ford Focus?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For used cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge also applies to cars with a list price over a certain threshold. Older cars are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
Do electric Ford Focuses pay road tax?
Currently, electric vehicles are exempt from VED. However, this exemption is due to change, so it's advisable to check the current rules regarding electric car road tax for the most up-to-date information.
How many Ford Focuses are for sale?
There are 15 Ford Focus models currently available, ranging from model years 2013 to 2023.

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