Ford Focus ST (2023)
2023 Ford Focus ST
CarHunch is tracking 1,767 2023 Ford Focus ST vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 2023 Ford Focus ST is failing its MOT at an alarming rate: just 6.4% pass first time, versus the UK average of 80%. This is an exceptional red flag that should stop most buyers in their tracks. Dangerous defects are rare (0.2%), but the sheer volume of first-time failures suggests systemic issues with build quality or design in this generation.
At under 20,000 miles on average, these are nearly new cars racking up failures despite minimal wear, which points to manufacturing defects rather than owner neglect. With zero average failures and advisories recorded, the MOT database isn't yet capturing what's going wrong—but the 6.4% pass rate is so far below normal that you should request the full MOT history of any Focus ST you're considering, and have an independent inspection done before purchase.
We have 1,767 2023 Ford Focus ST vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2023 Ford Focus ST
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 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 vehicles fall between 13,370 and 23,600 miles.
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