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Ford Focus Titanium 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford Focus Titanium 125 reliable? We analysed 822 real MOT tests across 134 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 822 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.3%
Typical Mileage
74,104mi
Annual Mileage
6,688mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford Focus Titanium 125 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus Titanium 125.

Specifications

Ford Focus Titanium 125 — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Focus Titanium 125 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1596cc
Engine
125bhp
Power
11.9sec
0–62 mph
47.9mpg
Combined
136g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1596cc
Power
125 BHP
0–62 mph
11.9 sec
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Yellow
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
47.9 mpg
Urban
35.3 mpg
Extra-urban
60.1 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1930

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
136 g/km Band E
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£145
Road tax (6 mo.)
£79.75
Insurance group
14 of 50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Ford Focus Titanium 125 record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Ford Focus Titanium 125 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Titanium 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford Focus Titanium 125 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford Focus Titanium 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,607 mi/yr
Typical
6,688 mi/yr
Average
7,343 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,350 mi/yr

Ford Focus Titanium 125 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Titanium 125 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
74,104 mi
75th Percentile
98,845 mi
95th Percentile
133,743 mi
Max Recorded
183,146 mi

How Does the Ford Focus Titanium 125 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ford Focus Titanium 125 THIS CAR 84.3% 822 74,104 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
Kinroad XT 125-16 61.5% 478 4,485 mi 20 yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Titanium 125 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford Focus Titanium 125?

The Ford Focus Titanium 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 822 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford Focus Titanium 125 owner drives around 6,688 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.

Ford Focus Titanium 125 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Focus Titanium 125 reliable?
Based on 822 MOT tests, the Ford Focus Titanium 125 has a 84.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford Focus Titanium 125?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford Focus Titanium 125 do per year?
The typical Ford Focus Titanium 125 does around 6,688 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford Focus Titanium 125 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford Focus Titanium 125?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.