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Ford Focus LX Td Di Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus LX Td Di reliable? We analysed 259 real MOT tests across 248 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 259 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
67.6%
Typical Mileage
150,892mi
Annual Mileage
6,588mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus LX Td Di is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus LX Td Di.

Ford Focus LX Td Di Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Focus LX Td Di. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Focus LX Td Di Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Focus LX Td Di owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,247 mi/yr
Typical
6,588 mi/yr
Average
6,853 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,753 mi/yr

Ford Focus LX Td Di Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus LX Td Di MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
150,892 mi
75th Percentile
185,866 mi
95th Percentile
231,321 mi
Max Recorded
267,971 mi

How Does the Ford Focus LX Td Di Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Focus LX Td Di THIS CAR 67.6% 259 150,892 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
Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A 93.2% 444 31,126 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus LX Td Di trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus LX Td Di?

The Ford Focus LX Td Di has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.6% across 259 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Ford Focus LX Td Di owner drives around 6,588 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.

Ford Focus LX Td Di — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus LX Td Di reliable?
Based on 259 MOT tests, the Ford Focus LX Td Di has a 67.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus LX Td Di?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus LX Td Di do per year?
The typical Ford Focus LX Td Di does around 6,588 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus LX Td Di last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus LX Td Di?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.