2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

71,421 MOT tests in 2024. 63.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time63.9%
Failed or needed repairs36.1%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 71,421 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    3,334 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    1,702 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    1,500 marked dangerous
  8. Horn: not working1.6%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.4%
  2. Suspension14.0%
  3. Tyres8.3%
  4. Brakes7.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Ford Focus?

In 2024, 63.9% of 2013 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 71,421 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Focus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).