Ford Focus LX TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus LX TDCI car check
Is the Ford Focus LX TDCI reliable? We analysed 1,174 real MOT tests across 578 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus LX 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 LX TDCI.
Ford Focus LX TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus LX TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus LX TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus LX TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus LX TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus LX 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 LX 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 LX TDCI THIS CAR | 74.4% | 1,174 | 143,448 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 |
| Motor Hispania RX50 | 64.5% | 892 | 11,295 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus LX TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus LX TDCIShould you buy a used Ford Focus LX TDCI?
The Ford Focus LX TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 1,174 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Focus LX TDCI owner drives around 6,219 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.