Ford Focus ST Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Focus ST Auto reliable? We analysed 574 real MOT tests across 339 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus ST Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus ST Auto.
Ford Focus ST Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus ST Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus ST Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Focus ST Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Focus ST Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus ST Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus ST Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus ST Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus ST Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Focus ST Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 151 | 85.4% | 14,438 | 20,050 | 31,252 |
| 2022 | 226 | 90.3% | 15,474 | 22,080 | 29,411 |
| 2021 | 114 | 86.8% | 20,017 | 26,069 | 36,160 |
| 2020 | 65 | 86.2% | 16,654 | 25,187 | 35,063 |
How Long Does a Ford Focus ST Auto Last?
Based on 339 Ford Focus ST Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Focus ST Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus ST Auto 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 ST Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.3% MOT pass rate from 226 tests
85.4% MOT pass rate from 151 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Focus ST Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 226 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.4% — 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 ST Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus ST Auto THIS CAR | 87.6% | 574 | 23,423 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 Q5 S Line 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a | 97.4% | 886 | 52,256 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus ST Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus ST AutoShould you buy a used Ford Focus ST Auto?
The Ford Focus ST Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 574 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 ST Auto 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 ST Auto owner drives around 6,721 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.