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Ford Focus Style Diesel Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus Style Diesel reliable? We analysed 500 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 500 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.0%
Typical Mileage
131,027mi
Annual Mileage
7,119mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus Style Diesel 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 Diesel.

Ford Focus Style Diesel Number Plates

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

Ford Focus Style Diesel Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,696 mi/yr
Typical
7,119 mi/yr
Average
7,940 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,457 mi/yr

Ford Focus Style Diesel Mileage Distribution

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

Median
131,027 mi
75th Percentile
158,581 mi
95th Percentile
200,857 mi
Max Recorded
1,178,736 mi

How Does the Ford Focus Style Diesel 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 Diesel THIS CAR 77.0% 500 131,027 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
Harley-davidson Fxfbs Fat Bob 114 1868 21 92.4% 432 5,300 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Style Diesel?

The Ford Focus Style Diesel has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.0% across 500 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Focus Style Diesel owner drives around 7,119 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 Diesel — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Style Diesel reliable?
Based on 500 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Style Diesel has a 77.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Style Diesel?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Style Diesel do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Style Diesel does around 7,119 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Style Diesel last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus Style Diesel?
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.