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Ford Focus Studio Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus Studio reliable? We analysed 659 real MOT tests across 184 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 659 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.9%
Typical Mileage
88,002mi
Annual Mileage
5,396mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus Studio is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus Studio.

Ford Focus Studio Number Plates

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

Ford Focus Studio Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,809 mi/yr
Typical
5,396 mi/yr
Average
5,982 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,969 mi/yr

Ford Focus Studio Mileage Distribution

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

Median
88,002 mi
75th Percentile
117,462 mi
95th Percentile
150,509 mi
Max Recorded
193,009 mi

How Does the Ford Focus Studio Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Focus Studio THIS CAR 82.9% 659 88,002 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
BMW R60 91.3% 1,130 40,246 mi 66 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Studio?

The Ford Focus Studio has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.9% across 659 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Focus Studio owner drives around 5,396 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 Studio — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Studio reliable?
Based on 659 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Studio has a 82.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Studio?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Studio do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Studio does around 5,396 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Studio last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus Studio?
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.