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

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 Vignale MHEV A?

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 Vignale MHEV A?

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 Vignale MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 500 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.1%, 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 Vignale MHEV A?

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 Vignale MHEV A (2022)

500 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 500 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV A. 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 Vignale MHEV A is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 93.4% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, keeping buyer safety concerns minimal. The low failure rate of 0.1 per vehicle suggests owners rarely face significant repair bills at MOT time.

At around 20,400 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used for their age, which explains the minimal issues recorded. The 0.8 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear-and-tear items rather than structural problems, so if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on brake fluid condition and suspension bushings rather than expecting major surprises.

The 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 500 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 500 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3% 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 →
📄 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%)	492	95.1%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 716 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 34.2%

245

Black 24.3%

174

Grey 17.6%

126

Red 10.2%

White 8.1%

Silver 5.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV A 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.

20,399

typical

14,430

low mileage

28,448

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV A vehicles fall between 14,430 and 28,448 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,430 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.

✓ 14,430–28,448 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 38,404 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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