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Ford Focus (2022)

4,581 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Ford Focus

CarHunch analysed 4,581 real MOT records for the 2022 Ford Focus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 14.8% above UK average
94.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,282
typical mileage
16,032–30,680 middle half
4.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 3.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

95.4%
Petrol
3,679 vehicles
92.3%
Diesel
897 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2022 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
Petrol (80%) 3,679 95.4% 0.1
Diesel (20%) 897 92.3% 0.18
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) 5 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

16,032
low mileage
22,282
typical
30,680
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Ford Focus vehicles fall between 16,032 and 30,680 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.12
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Ford Focus

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 17.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 17.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 7.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.4%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 6.3%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 5.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 5.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 5.1%
    Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.

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