Ford · MOT reliability data
Ford Focus
The Focus was one of the UK's most popular family hatchbacks for two decades. Here's what to know before buying a used one.
Ford · MOT reliability data
The Focus was one of the UK's most popular family hatchbacks for two decades. Here's what to know before buying a used one.
~67%
Est. pass rate
Hatchback / estate
Segment
Petrol, diesel
Fuel types available
Model-specific DVSA data not separately available at a precise figure; based on general Brumble analysis positioning the Focus similarly to the Fiesta, below Ford's brand average.
What to know
Like the Fiesta, the Focus tends to test below Ford's overall brand average of 68.7%, though a precise model-specific figure wasn't separately available in the dataset used across this site. UK production of the Focus ended in 2025, so the used market is now the only way to buy one.
The Focus was a common company car and fleet choice throughout its production run, particularly in diesel form, which means checking a specific example's mileage pattern and prior use is worthwhile before buying.
Check a specific Focus's MOT history, tax status, and advisories by registration number.
Check MOT historySee how the Ford range compares overall, with model-by-model pass rates.
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