Ford Focus ST Line Vignale E Blue A (2023)
2023 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale E Blue A
CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2023 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale E Blue A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2023 Ford Focus is failing its MOT at a deeply concerning rate: only 37.9% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. With a median CarHunch score of just 35, this cohort is showing serious early-life reliability problems well before these vehicles should be experiencing significant defects.
At under 30,000 miles on average, these cars are still relatively new, yet they're racking up an average of 0.4 advisories per vehicle and 4.3% have already recorded dangerous defects—the kind of issue that should be extremely rare in a two-year-old car. If you're considering this specific model and trim, have a trusted independent mechanic conduct a pre-purchase inspection, paying particular attention to the electrical and emissions systems, as these tend to drive early MOT failures on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2023 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale E Blue A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale E Blue A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2023 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale E Blue A vehicles fall between 21,104 and 36,180 miles.
MOT History Averages
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