Ford Focus: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.3% of Ford Focus MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2001, 2005 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 | 105,452 | 6.0% |
| 2004 | 136,450 | 6.4% |
| 2005 | 190,206 | 7.0% |
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.