Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Ford Focus ST (2015–2017) Reliability

The Ford Focus ST (2015–2017) scores 56/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €7,400–€8,800.

Composite Score
56
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years20152017
Est. used price€7,400€8,800
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue3
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=5099
5099 complaints across 4 sampled year(s); resolved model="FOCUS"
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20
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2019–2021 · 2024 report · n=6883
6,883 UK MOT tests · overall 9.9% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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74
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2018–2020 · 2023 report · n=3078
3,078 UK MOT tests · overall 12.7% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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63
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 6,883 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 35 yrs
74
9.9% fail vs 10.9% fleet
6,883 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Condition
963
67.7%
#2
Brake pads
139
9.8%
#3
Tread depth
125
8.8%
#4
Catalyst emissions
99
7.0%
#5
Anti-lock braking system
96
6.8%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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