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

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 Style?

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 Style?

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 Style reliable?

Based on MOT data from 695 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Style has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 Style?

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.

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Ford Focus ST Line Style (2022)

695 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Focus ST Line Style

CarHunch analysed 695 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Style. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Ford Focus ST-Line Style is a genuinely solid performer: a 92.3% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 3.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety isn't a concern here. This is a young, low-mileage cohort (median 22,694 miles), which explains the strong reliability picture—these cars are simply not old enough to show serious wear yet.

When these cars do fail their MOT, it's rarely dramatic: an average of just 0.09 failures per vehicle tells you major problems are uncommon, though the 0.8 advisories per car suggest minor wear items (wipers, pads, trim) are cropping up as expected at this mileage. Before buying one, run an independent pre-purchase inspection to check the service history and confirm any advisory work has been addressed, since you're buying into a car that's fundamentally dependable but worth verifying hasn't been neglected.

The 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Style passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–30k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 695 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.

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Based on MOT data from 695 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 737 Ford Focus ST Line Style vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 39.2%

289

Blue 25.5%

188

White 23.2%

171

Silver 12.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Style 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.

22,694

typical

16,517

low mileage

29,820

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Style vehicles fall between 16,517 and 29,820 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,517 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.

✓ 16,517–29,820 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Styles sit.

⚠ Over 40,257 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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