Ford Focus St-line MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Focus St-line MHEV reliable? We analysed 141 real MOT tests across 277 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus St-line MHEV 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 MHEV.
Ford Focus St-line MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus St-line MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus St-line MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Focus St-line MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Focus St-line MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus St-line MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus St-line MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Focus St-line MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 115 | 94.8% | 16,942 | 24,079 | 31,848 |
Ford Focus St-line MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus St-line MHEV 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-line MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.8% MOT pass rate from 115 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Focus St-line MHEV is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.8% across 115 tests.
How Does the Ford Focus St-line MHEV 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 MHEV THIS CAR | 95.0% | 141 | 24,079 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 |
| Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo | 91.5% | 402 | 23,792 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus St-line MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Focus St-line MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.0% across 141 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 MHEV with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.