2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

73,230 MOT tests in 2024. 75.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time75.6%
Failed or needed repairs24.4%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 73,230 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    2,420 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    1,589 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    1,543 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.0%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.3%
  2. Tyres10.2%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Suspension2.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. 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 2015 Ford Focus?

In 2024, 75.6% of 2015 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 73,230 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Focus?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).