Ford Focus Zetec 105 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus Zetec 105 car check
Is the Ford Focus Zetec 105 reliable? We analysed 4,485 real MOT tests across 772 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus Zetec 105 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus Zetec 105.
Ford Focus Zetec 105 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Focus Zetec 105 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1596cc
- Power
- 105 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- 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
- 11 of 50
Ford Focus Zetec 105 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Zetec 105. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus Zetec 105 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Focus Zetec 105 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Focus Zetec 105 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus Zetec 105 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus Zetec 105 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Zetec 105 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 Zetec 105 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus Zetec 105 THIS CAR | 88.0% | 4,485 | 67,092 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 |
| Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s | 76.5% | 8,072 | 50,995 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Zetec 105 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus Zetec 105Should you buy a used Ford Focus Zetec 105?
The Ford Focus Zetec 105 has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 4,485 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is registration plate lamp not working with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Ford Focus Zetec 105 owner drives around 6,323 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.