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Ford Focus Style Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus Style reliable? We analysed 983 real MOT tests across 183 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 983 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.5%
Typical Mileage
89,907mi
Annual Mileage
5,341mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus 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 Style.

Ford Focus Style Number Plates

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

Ford Focus Style Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,403 mi/yr
Typical
5,341 mi/yr
Average
5,973 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,802 mi/yr

Ford Focus Style Mileage Distribution

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

Median
89,907 mi
75th Percentile
112,070 mi
95th Percentile
151,322 mi
Max Recorded
1,469,552 mi

How Does the Ford Focus 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 Style THIS CAR 82.5% 983 89,907 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
Honda NH80MD-H 81.3% 1,009 4,932 mi 39 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Style?

The Ford Focus Style has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.5% across 983 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Focus Style owner drives around 5,341 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 Style — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Style reliable?
Based on 983 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Style has a 82.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Style?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Style do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Style does around 5,341 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Style last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus 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.