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

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Is the Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV reliable? We analysed 1,734 real MOT tests across 1,291 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,734 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
23,632mi
Annual Mileage
6,438mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus St-line Vignale 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 Vignale MHEV.

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

Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90.8%
2023
92.2%
2022

Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

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

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

Low usage
4,119 mi/yr
Typical
6,438 mi/yr
Average
7,274 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,489 mi/yr

Ford Focus St-line Vignale 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 Vignale MHEV year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 229 90.8% 14,085 22,453 31,149
2022 1,429 92.2% 16,772 23,449 31,894

How Long Does a Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV Last?

Based on 1,291 Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV Mileage Distribution

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

Median
23,632 mi
75th Percentile
32,068 mi
95th Percentile
51,647 mi
Max Recorded
153,512 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV

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

Best year
2022

92.2% MOT pass rate from 1,429 tests

Year to avoid
2023

90.8% MOT pass rate from 229 tests

The best year to buy a used Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 1,429 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.8% — 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-line Vignale 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 Vignale MHEV THIS CAR 91.8% 1,734 23,632 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
Beta Alp 4T-200 84% 1,371 4,018 mi 26 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV?

The Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 1,734 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-line Vignale MHEV 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 Vignale MHEV owner drives around 6,438 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 Vignale MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV reliable?
Based on 1,734 MOT tests, the Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV do per year?
The typical Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV does around 6,438 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV?
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 Vignale MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ford Focus St-line Vignale MHEV is 2022 with a 92.2% pass rate across 1,429 tests.