2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Ford Focus ST MOT pass rate and common faults

605 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 605 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  6. Horn: not working0.5%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.3%
  2. Lights & electrics2.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Steering0.3%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%

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 2021 Ford Focus ST?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2021 Ford Focus ST cars passed their MOT first time, across 605 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Ford Focus ST reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).