Ford Focus Ghia TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Focus Ghia TDCI reliable? We analysed 780 real MOT tests across 288 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus Ghia TDCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus Ghia TDCI.
Ford Focus Ghia TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Ghia TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus Ghia TDCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Focus Ghia TDCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Focus Ghia TDCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus Ghia TDCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus Ghia TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus Ghia TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus Ghia TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Ghia TDCI 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 Ghia TDCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus Ghia TDCI THIS CAR | 74.0% | 780 | 126,146 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 |
| Proton Persona Sei Auto | 65.7% | 779 | 71,112 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Ghia TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Focus Ghia TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.0% across 780 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Focus Ghia TDCI 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 Ghia TDCI owner drives around 5,799 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.