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Ford Focus Zetec S 115 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus Zetec S 115 reliable? We analysed 1,127 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,127 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.0%
Typical Mileage
82,006mi
Annual Mileage
5,301mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus Zetec S 115 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 S 115.

Ford Focus Zetec S 115 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Zetec S 115. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Focus Zetec S 115 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Focus Zetec S 115 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,438 mi/yr
Typical
5,301 mi/yr
Average
5,945 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,822 mi/yr

Ford Focus Zetec S 115 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Zetec S 115 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
82,006 mi
75th Percentile
102,308 mi
95th Percentile
142,182 mi
Max Recorded
192,969 mi

How Does the Ford Focus Zetec S 115 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 S 115 THIS CAR 84.0% 1,127 82,006 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
Vauxhall Corsa Elegance 16V 74.3% 358 88,936 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Zetec S 115 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Zetec S 115?

The Ford Focus Zetec S 115 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.0% across 1,127 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Focus Zetec S 115 owner drives around 5,301 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 S 115 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Zetec S 115 reliable?
Based on 1,127 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Zetec S 115 has a 84.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Zetec S 115?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Zetec S 115 do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Zetec S 115 does around 5,301 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Zetec S 115 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus Zetec S 115?
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.