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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 874 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.4%, 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 Vignale?

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 (2022)

874 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale

CarHunch analysed 874 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale. 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 is a strong MOT performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.3% well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at 3.5%. This is a reliably built car with minimal serious issues showing up early in its life.

At just under 23,000 miles on average, these cars are still fairly young and lightly used, which explains the low failure rate of 0.11 per vehicle. Minor advisories average 0.7 per car—typical wear items—so focus your pre-purchase inspection on service history and tyre condition rather than structural concerns.

The 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 15k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 874 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 874 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.6% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 952 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 32%

305

Black 26.8%

255

Grey 17.1%

163

White 10.7%

102

Red 9.5%

Silver 3.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale 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.

20,893

typical

15,050

low mileage

27,937

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignale vehicles fall between 15,050 and 27,937 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,050 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.

✓ 15,050–27,937 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Focus ST Line Vignales sit.

⚠ Over 37,714 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

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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