Ford Focus ST Ecoblue
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 2,272 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
2,272
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (91%)
Years Covered
3
About the Ford Focus ST Ecoblue
The Ford Focus ST Ecoblue was MOT tested 2,272 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 422 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Ford Focus ST Ecoblue 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 42,633 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 29,430 miles.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Focus ST Ecoblue performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Ford Focus ST Ecoblue by Year
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Questions about the Ford Focus ST Ecoblue
Is the Ford Focus ST Ecoblue reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Ford Focus ST Ecoblue averages an 89% MOT pass rate, from 2,272 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Ford Focus ST Ecoblue has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Ford Focus ST Ecoblue has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 87%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Ford Focus ST Ecoblues more reliable?
The Ford Focus ST Ecoblue has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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