2020 Ford Focus X Vignale A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 961 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ford Focus X Vignale A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.9% 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 | 3.5% | 34 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 25 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 13 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 2 | Washers | 13 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 11 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 8 |
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 | 21.9% | 210 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 166 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 49 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 11 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 7 |
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 | 486 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 396 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 62 | 8.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 305 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 316 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 329 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Focus X Vignale A
Before buying a 2020 Ford Focus X Vignale A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.5% 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.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 X Vignale As pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 961 2020 Ford Focus X Vignale A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ford Focus X Vignale A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2020 Focus X Vignale A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 8.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 961 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.