Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV (2021)
2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV
CarHunch analysed 166 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 94.9% first-time MOT pass rate that substantially beats the UK average of 80%—and fewer than one in 20 vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This petrol-only cohort shows impressive consistency with minimal failure issues averaging just 0.17 per vehicle.
At nearly 24,000 miles on average for a three-year-old car, these Focuses are running at typical mileage, and the low failure count combined with 1.7 advisories per vehicle suggests routine wear rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on brake condition and fluid leaks rather than major mechanical concerns.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 164 | 94.8% | 0.17 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV 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 2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV vehicles fall between 15,474 and 29,090 miles.
2021 Ford Focus Vignale Edition MHEV — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 165 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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