Ford Focus: tyres MOT failures
Of the 6,079,104 Ford Focus MOT tests in this dataset, 6.3% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2005 and 2015 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13,084 | 5.9% |
| 2000 | 24,127 | 6.1% |
| 2001 | 49,771 | 6.5% |
| 2002 | 85,325 | 6.2% |
| 2003 | 107,139 | 6.1% |
| 2004 | 160,936 | 6.7% |
| 2005 | 220,908 | 7.1% |
| 2006 | 275,777 | 7.0% |
| 2007 | 340,693 | 7.0% |
| 2008 | 356,303 | 7.0% |
| 2009 | 398,005 | 7.0% |
| 2010 | 374,356 | 6.8% |
| 2011 | 425,449 | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 441,587 | 6.0% |
| 2013 | 472,710 | 5.7% |
| 2014 | 459,959 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 437,577 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 363,800 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 358,146 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 265,885 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 251,617 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 128,912 | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 46,878 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | 18,046 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 1,250 | 3.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.