Ford Focus ST Auto

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 125 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

125

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Ford Focus ST Auto

The Ford Focus ST Auto was MOT tested 125 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 25,688 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 23,272 miles.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Focus ST Auto performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2261cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Ford Focus ST Auto?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average+8% (85% avg)

Ford Focus ST Auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	97%	92	23,272 mi
2020	88%	33	25,688 mi

Questions about the Ford Focus ST Auto

Is the Ford Focus ST Auto reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Ford Focus ST Auto averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 125 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.