Ford Focus: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.5% of Ford Focus MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2000 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13,084 | 11.6% |
| 2000 | 24,127 | 12.0% |
| 2001 | 49,771 | 11.3% |
| 2002 | 85,325 | 10.6% |
| 2003 | 105,452 | 10.0% |
| 2004 | 136,450 | 9.3% |
| 2005 | 190,206 | 8.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.