2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford Focus ST MOT pass rate and common faults

1,800 MOT tests in 2024. 85.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time85.1%
Failed or needed repairs14.9%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,800 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.1%
    153 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    45 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    40 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    39 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres13.3%
  2. Brakes2.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Steering0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  5. Road Wheels - condition: badly distorted4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Ford Focus ST?

In 2024, 85.1% of 2019 Ford Focus ST cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,800 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Focus ST?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Ford Focus ST reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).