Ford Focus Trend Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford Focus Trend reliable? We analysed 552 real MOT tests across 365 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus Trend is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus Trend.
Ford Focus Trend Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Trend. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus Trend MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ford Focus Trend to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ford Focus Trend Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus Trend models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus Trend Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus Trend owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus Trend MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ford Focus Trend year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 509 | 90.6% | 16,568 | 26,872 | 42,385 |
How Long Does a Ford Focus Trend Last?
Based on 365 Ford Focus Trend vehicles on UK roads.
Ford Focus Trend Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Trend 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 Trend
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.6% MOT pass rate from 509 tests
The best year to buy a used Ford Focus Trend is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 509 tests.
How Does the Ford Focus Trend Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus Trend THIS CAR | 90.4% | 552 | 27,141 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 |
| Toyota Corolla Gs D | 72.4% | 225 | 161,642 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Trend outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus TrendShould you buy a used Ford Focus Trend?
The Ford Focus Trend has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.4% across 552 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 Trend 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 Trend owner drives around 5,962 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.