2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

52,196 MOT tests in 2024. 83.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time83.7%
Failed or needed repairs16.3%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 52,196 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    2,012 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    1,748 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    855 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    311 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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?

In 2024, 83.7% of 2019 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 52,196 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).