Ford Focus Active X Vignale Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus Active X Vignale car check
Is the Ford Focus Active X Vignale reliable? We analysed 1,489 real MOT tests across 574 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus Active X Vignale 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 X Vignale.
Ford Focus Active X Vignale Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Active X Vignale. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus Active X Vignale MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Focus Active X Vignale to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Focus Active X Vignale Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus Active X Vignale models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus Active X Vignale Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus Active X Vignale owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus Active X Vignale MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Focus Active X Vignale year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 325 | 88.9% | 15,281 | 22,664 | 30,073 |
| 2021 | 238 | 90.3% | 19,882 | 27,166 | 37,172 |
| 2020 | 862 | 92.2% | 17,162 | 25,054 | 34,008 |
How Long Does a Ford Focus Active X Vignale Last?
Based on 574 Ford Focus Active X Vignale vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Focus Active X Vignale Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Active X Vignale MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Focus Active X Vignale
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 862 tests
88.9% MOT pass rate from 325 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Focus Active X Vignale is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 862 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ford Focus Active X Vignale 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 X Vignale THIS CAR | 91.2% | 1,489 | 24,950 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 |
| Yamaha Aerox R | 81.8% | 1,471 | 6,852 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Active X Vignale outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Focus Active X Vignale has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 1,489 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Focus Active X Vignale with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Focus Active X Vignale owner drives around 6,121 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
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.