2019 Ford Focus · 145,548 MOT tests
2019 Ford Focus reliability
2019 Ford Focuss fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Focus years (145,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 33,346
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 145,548
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.1% of tests fail here (174% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford Focus
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Brakes2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Suspension0.8%
- Steering0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.31%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.03%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.66%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.59%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.54%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.97%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.77%)
Other years
Every Ford Focus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Ford Focus reliable?
2019 Ford Focuss fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Focus years (145,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford Focus MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.92% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.63% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford Focus have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford Focus shows 33,346 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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