Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV reliable? We analysed 14,917 real MOT tests across 5,430 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus St-line X Edition 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 X Edition MHEV.
Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV 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 X Edition 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 X Edition MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 346 | 93.9% | 15,357 | 24,137 | 35,166 |
| 2022 | 1,166 | 90.7% | 19,873 | 27,238 | 37,274 |
| 2021 | 7,809 | 90.0% | 20,458 | 28,291 | 38,077 |
| 2020 | 5,216 | 90.1% | 20,576 | 28,576 | 38,483 |
How Long Does a Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV Last?
Based on 5,430 Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus St-line X Edition 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 X Edition MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.9% MOT pass rate from 346 tests
90.0% MOT pass rate from 7,809 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.9% across 346 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — 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 X Edition 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 X Edition MHEV THIS CAR | 90.1% | 14,917 | 28,438 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 |
| Hyundai I10 Comfort | 84.1% | 4,785 | 56,382 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Focus St-line X Edition MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 14,917 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 X Edition 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 X Edition MHEV owner drives around 7,164 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.