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Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI reliable? We analysed 779 real MOT tests across 169 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 779 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.2%
Typical Mileage
81,980mi
Annual Mileage
9,448mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI Number Plates

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

Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,825 mi/yr
Typical
9,448 mi/yr
Average
10,261 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,819 mi/yr

Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
81,980 mi
75th Percentile
114,273 mi
95th Percentile
154,350 mi
Max Recorded
1,212,335 mi

How Does the Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI THIS CAR 90.2% 779 81,980 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
Nissan Qashqai Tekna Digt MHEV 4X4CVT 92.6% 394 24,317 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI?

The Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 779 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI owner drives around 9,448 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 Zetec Navigator TDCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI reliable?
Based on 779 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI has a 90.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI does around 9,448 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus Zetec Navigator TDCI?
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.