Ford Focus Active Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Focus Active reliable? We analysed 110 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus Active is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus Active.
Ford Focus Active Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Active. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus Active Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Active MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Focus Active Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus Active THIS CAR | 95.5% | 110 | 32,943 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Toyota Aygo X-trend Tss Vvt-i | 98.8% | 171 | 19,981 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Active outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus ActiveShould you buy a used Ford Focus Active?
The Ford Focus Active has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.5% across 110 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.