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Ford Focus St-line Style Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus St-line Style reliable? We analysed 933 real MOT tests across 746 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 933 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.1%
Typical Mileage
23,658mi
Annual Mileage
6,678mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus St-line Style 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 Style.

Ford Focus St-line Style Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Focus St-line Style. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Focus St-line Style MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ford Focus St-line Style to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.3%
2022

Ford Focus St-line Style Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus St-line Style models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Ford Focus St-line Style Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,259 mi/yr
Typical
6,678 mi/yr
Average
7,032 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,407 mi/yr

Ford Focus St-line Style MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Focus St-line Style year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 877 91.3% 17,078 23,478 31,749

How Long Does a Ford Focus St-line Style Last?

Based on 746 Ford Focus St-line Style vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Ford Focus St-line Style Mileage Distribution

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

Median
23,658 mi
75th Percentile
31,882 mi
95th Percentile
51,488 mi
Max Recorded
119,407 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Focus St-line Style

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

91.3% MOT pass rate from 877 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Focus St-line Style is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 877 tests.

How Does the Ford Focus St-line Style 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 Style THIS CAR 91.1% 933 23,658 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 Vivaro 3100 Griffin Edition Ss 78.8% 312 49,478 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus St-line Style outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus St-line Style?

The Ford Focus St-line Style has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 933 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 has ply or cords exposed. 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 Style 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 Style owner drives around 6,678 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 St-line Style — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus St-line Style reliable?
Based on 933 MOT tests, the Ford Focus St-line Style has a 91.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus St-line Style?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus St-line Style do per year?
The typical Ford Focus St-line Style does around 6,678 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus St-line Style last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus St-line Style?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Ford Focus St-line Style?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Focus St-line Style is 2022 with a 91.3% pass rate across 877 tests.