Ford Focus Zetec Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus Zetec Auto car check
Is the Ford Focus Zetec Auto reliable? We analysed 803 real MOT tests across 245 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus Zetec Auto 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 Auto.
Ford Focus Zetec Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Focus Zetec Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1596cc
- Power
- 125 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 146 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
- Insurance group
- 13 of 50
Ford Focus Zetec Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Zetec Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus Zetec Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus Zetec Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus Zetec Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Zetec Auto 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 Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR | 82.1% | 803 | 73,722 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 |
| Triumph T90 | 90.7% | 1,200 | 9,178 mi | 63 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Zetec Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus Zetec AutoShould you buy a used Ford Focus Zetec Auto?
The Ford Focus Zetec Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.1% across 803 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Ford Focus Zetec Auto owner drives around 5,381 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.