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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 693 vehicles, the 2022 Ford Focus ST has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, 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?

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 (2022)

693 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Focus ST

CarHunch analysed 693 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Focus ST. 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 is a genuinely reliable performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.7%—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 4.2% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine (which accounts for essentially all the data here) shows consistent robustness across the sample.

At around 20,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, so early durability is the real story: owners are averaging just 0.09 failures per vehicle and 0.6 advisories, meaning very few surprises at test time. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worth doing, but the data suggests the ST-line is holding up well to early ownership—focus your checks on suspension and brake wear rather than mechanical uncertainty.

The 2022 Ford Focus ST passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 693 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 693 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.2% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	692	95.7%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,099 Ford Focus ST vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 19.6%

1,389

Green 17.4%

1,235

Grey 16.6%

1,178

Black 15.9%

1,129

White 11.4%

812

Red 9.8%

696

Orange 9.2%

653

Silver 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Ford Focus ST 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.

20,132

typical

13,934

low mileage

26,978

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Focus ST vehicles fall between 13,934 and 26,978 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,934 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.

✓ 13,934–26,978 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Ford Focus STs sit.

⚠ Over 36,420 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

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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