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

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Is the Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 reliable? We analysed 1,762 real MOT tests across 474 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,762 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.5%
Typical Mileage
116,224mi
Annual Mileage
6,980mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus Zetec Td 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 Td 115.

Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
4,548 mi/yr
Typical
6,980 mi/yr
Average
7,784 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,278 mi/yr

Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 Mileage Distribution

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

Median
116,224 mi
75th Percentile
140,557 mi
95th Percentile
174,673 mi
Max Recorded
1,436,372 mi

How Does the Ford Focus Zetec Td 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 Td 115 THIS CAR 79.5% 1,762 116,224 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
Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI 89.5% 753 34,800 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Zetec Td 115?

The Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.5% across 1,762 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 owner drives around 6,980 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 Td 115 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 reliable?
Based on 1,762 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 has a 79.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Zetec Td 115?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 does around 6,980 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Zetec Td 115 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus Zetec Td 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.