Ford Focus: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 12.5% of Ford Focus MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2003 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13,084 | 18.8% |
| 2000 | 24,127 | 17.3% |
| 2001 | 49,771 | 16.7% |
| 2002 | 85,325 | 17.8% |
| 2003 | 105,452 | 18.6% |
| 2004 | 136,450 | 18.1% |
| 2005 | 190,206 | 16.3% |
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.