Ford Focus (2021)
2021 Ford Focus
CarHunch analysed 8,573 real MOT records for the 2021 Ford Focus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 4.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2021 Ford Focus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (64%) | 5,483 | 88.3% | 0.32 |
| Petrol (36%) | 3,083 | 92.6% | 0.24 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 6 | 86.1% | 0.33 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Ford Focus 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 vehicles fall between 25,607 and 51,557 miles.
2021 Ford Focus — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 8,153 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Ford Focus
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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15.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.5%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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13%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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