Ford Focus Zetec TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus Zetec TDI car check
Is the Ford Focus Zetec TDI reliable? We analysed 119 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus Zetec TDI is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus Zetec TDI.
Ford Focus Zetec TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Focus Zetec TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1753cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 52.3 mpg
- Urban
- 39.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 64.2 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1836
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 143 g/km Band F
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £165
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £90.75
Ford Focus Zetec TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus Zetec TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus Zetec TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus Zetec TDI 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 TDI 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 TDI THIS CAR | 58.8% | 119 | 153,833 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 |
| Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | 93.1% | 204 | 3,876 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus Zetec TDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ford Focus Zetec TDIShould you buy a used Ford Focus Zetec TDI?
The Ford Focus Zetec TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 58.8% across 119 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
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.