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

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Is the Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo reliable? We analysed 549 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 549 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.0%
Typical Mileage
59,348mi
Annual Mileage
6,393mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo 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 Turbo.

Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
4,368 mi/yr
Typical
6,393 mi/yr
Average
7,024 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,822 mi/yr

Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
59,348 mi
75th Percentile
78,398 mi
95th Percentile
99,845 mi
Max Recorded
134,193 mi

How Does the Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo 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 Turbo THIS CAR 90.0% 549 59,348 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
Aprilia Scarabeo 125 78.8% 726 20,262 mi 27 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo?

The Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.0% across 549 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 Turbo owner drives around 6,393 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 Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo reliable?
Based on 549 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo has a 90.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo does around 6,393 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus Zetec S Turbo?
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.