2020 Ford Focus Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,646 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Focus Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 181 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 88 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 58 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 54 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.5% | 22 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 108 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 62 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 38 |
| 4 | Washers | 34 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 27 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 26 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.0% | 1,068 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 742 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 270 |
| 4 | Steering | 1.7% | 81 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 55 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 46 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,797 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,658 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,606 | 7.0% |
| Hybrid | 40 | 5.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,518 | 6.2% |
| 2024 | 1,538 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 1,587 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Focus Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Ford Focus Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Ford Focus Mhevs pass their MOT?
93.0% of the 4,646 2020 Ford Focus Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Focus Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Focus Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,646 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.