Ford Focus St-line Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Focus St-line reliable? We analysed 2,076 real MOT tests across 1,220 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus St-line 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-line.
Ford Focus St-line Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus St-line. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus St-line Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus St-line models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus St-line Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus St-line owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus St-line Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus St-line 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 St-line 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-line THIS CAR | 95.5% | 2,076 | 38,960 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 |
| Mitsubishi 4X4 | 68.7% | 1,414 | 138,952 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus St-line outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus St-lineShould you buy a used Ford Focus St-line?
The Ford Focus St-line has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.5% across 2,076 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 both. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Focus St-line 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-line owner drives around 7,235 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.