Ford Focus st
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 7,863 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
7,863
Best Year
2021 (93%)
Years Covered
4
About the Ford Focus st
The Ford Focus st has been tested 7,863 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 964 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 3 point spread, the Focus st is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The FORD FOCUS ST has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 33,429 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 16,201 miles.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Focus st performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Ford Focus st?
Ford Focus st by Year
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