Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 car check
Is the Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 reliable? We analysed 450 real MOT tests across 168 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus LX TDCI 90.
Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1560cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 60.1 mpg
- Urban
- 47.9 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 70.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1502
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 125 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £125
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £68.75
Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus LX TDCI 90. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 THIS CAR | 74.4% | 450 | 137,616 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| MG Zr+ Td | 73% | 456 | 64,514 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus LX TDCI 90Should you buy a used Ford Focus LX TDCI 90?
The Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 450 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Focus LX TDCI 90 owner drives around 5,597 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.