Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 928 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

CarHunch

Get Started

Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV (2022)

928 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV

CarHunch analysed 928 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Pass Rate by Fuel Mileage Distribution MOT Averages Colour Breakdown Compare Models

The 2022 Ford Focus ST-Line Edition MHEV is significantly more reliable than average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.8% against the UK average of 80%, and only 5.9% of vehicles ever developing dangerous defects—well below the threshold for serious concern. Petrol models perform identically at 91.7%, indicating consistent build quality across the fuel type.

At a median mileage of 24,231 miles for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running low and showing minimal wear: owners are averaging just 0.15 failures per vehicle and 1.0 advisory per vehicle, suggesting the hybrid powertrain and overall engineering are holding up as intended. Before buying one, request the full service history and run a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid battery and electrical systems, since that's where genuine problems—when they occur—tend to hide.

The 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.9%

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–33k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 928 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

A solid choice — agree?

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 928 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV cars.

Before you buy a 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV

Based on MOT data from 928 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	910	93.5%	0.15

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,123 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 33.4%

1,710

Black 19.1%

977

Grey 17.2%

882

White 12.7%

649

Silver 9.3%

474

Red 8.4%

431

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,231

typical

17,462

low mileage

33,183

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV vehicles fall between 17,462 and 33,183 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,462 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,462–33,183 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 44,797 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV: All Focus ST Line Edition MHEV years → Which year to buy? →

2020 2021 2023

Or browse all models: Ford →

Compare with another model

See how the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Edition MHEV stacks up against a rival.

A solid choice — agree?