Ford Focus Mk3
2010 to 2017
Based on 5 sources, each with its own reference date
Based on 5 sources, see the topics below
Key points to know
- Recalls
24 results 路 NHTSA, data up to and including 09/06/2026
- Recalls
1 result 路 EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 18/09/2026
- Complaint patterns
14 results 路 NHTSA, data up to and including 09/06/2026
- Manufacturer bulletins
8 results 路 NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2017
- Safety rating
6 results 路 NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2017
Recalls
Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026
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Official item from NHTSA: fuel system, gasoline / storage
Campaign number: 18V735000.
Official item from NHTSA: fuel system, gasoline / storage
Campaign number: 19V515000.
Official item from NHTSA: latches/locks/linkages / doors / latch
Campaign number: 16V643000.
Official item from NHTSA: equipment
Campaign number: 12E035000.
Official item from NHTSA: visibility / windshield wiper/washer / switch/wiring
Campaign number: 12V149000.
Official item from NHTSA: exterior lighting
Campaign number: 13V335000.
Official item from NHTSA: latches/locks/linkages / doors / latch
Campaign number: 20V331000.
Official item from NHTSA: fuel system, gasoline / storage / evaporative emissions / canister
Campaign number: 26V369000.
Official item from NHTSA: latches/locks/linkages / hatchback/liftgate / lock
Campaign number: 16V698000.
Official item from NHTSA: electrical system / wiring
Campaign number: 15V813000.
Official item from NHTSA: electrical system / wiring
Campaign number: 14V495000.
Official item from NHTSA: latches/locks/linkages
Campaign number: 13V085000.
Official item from NHTSA: equipment / electrical / engine block heater
Campaign number: 26V011000.
Official item from NHTSA: fuel system, gasoline / delivery
Campaign number: 14V525000.
Official item from NHTSA: steering
Campaign number: 14V514000.
Official item from NHTSA: fuel system, gasoline / delivery / fuel pump
Campaign number: 15V005000.
Official item from NHTSA: power train / manual transmission
Campaign number: 18V169000.
Official item from NHTSA: electrical system / ignition
Campaign number: 15V436000.
Official item from NHTSA: power train / manual transmission
Campaign number: 26V376000.
Official item from NHTSA: power train / manual transmission
Campaign number: 18V845000.
Official item from NHTSA: structure / body
Campaign number: 17V052000.
Official item from NHTSA: engine and engine cooling / engine / oil/lubrication / pump
Campaign number: 23V905000.
Official item from NHTSA: equipment / electrical / engine block heater
Campaign number: 26V012000.
Official item from NHTSA: seat belts / rear/other
Campaign number: 17V528000.
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Official item from EU Safety Gate
Complaint patterns
US complaint data
Official item from NHTSA: vehicle speed control
50 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: power train
45 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: electrical system
43 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: engine
42 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: latches/locks/linkages
31 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: unknown or other component
26 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: structure
24 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: suspension
19 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: fuel/propulsion system
17 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: wheels
15 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: fuel system
15 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: gasoline
15 of the 287 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: steering
10 of the 113 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: engine and engine cooling
81 of the 903 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Manufacturer bulletins
Not a recognised defect, only a bulletin from the manufacturer
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 24 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about EQUIPMENT (5 of 24), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE (3 of 24), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (3 of 24). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 33 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about POWER TRAIN (9 of 33), EQUIPMENT (6 of 33), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6 of 33). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 143 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about POWER TRAIN (24 of 143), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (22 of 143), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (20 of 143). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 170 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (33 of 170), POWER TRAIN (24 of 170), EQUIPMENT (23 of 170). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 162 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (35 of 162), POWER TRAIN (25 of 162), ENGINE (22 of 162). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 140 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (35 of 140), EQUIPMENT (21 of 140), POWER TRAIN (19 of 140). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 216 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (66 of 216), EQUIPMENT (38 of 216), ENGINE (21 of 216). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
NHTSA manufacturer communications: FOCUS
The manufacturer has published 181 technical bulletins about FOCUS, mainly about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (52 of 181), EQUIPMENT (30 of 181), ENGINE (19 of 181). These are messages from the manufacturer to the dealer network, for example repair instructions, software updates or warranty programmes. They are not recalls themselves and not a proven problem with this model. That also holds when the text mentions a recall. The count says nothing about the quality of this car.
Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
NHTSA safety rating: FOCUS
NHTSA scores the FOCUS from model year 2012 at 4 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: FOCUS
NHTSA scores the FOCUS from model year 2013 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: FOCUS
NHTSA scores the FOCUS from model year 2014 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 4/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: FOCUS
NHTSA scores the FOCUS from model year 2015 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 5/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: FOCUS
NHTSA scores the FOCUS from model year 2016 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 5/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
NHTSA safety rating: FOCUS
NHTSA scores the FOCUS from model year 2017 at 5 out of 5 stars (front 5/5, side 5/5, rollover 4/5). This is an American test. It follows the NHTSA protocol and is not a worldwide safety score. Other countries test differently, for example Euro NCAP, and can reach another rating.
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Focus
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Focus is 115. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Focus
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Focus is 116. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Focus
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Focus is 115. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Focus
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Focus is 117. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Focus
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Focus is 120. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Focus
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Focus is 134. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Focus
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Focus is 135. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 9 to 11 years: 231,894 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 235,027 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 267,555 inspections
15 to 19 years: 267,555 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 143179 of the 267555 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 101742 of the 267555 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 97325 of the 267555 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 86620 of the 267555 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 36380 of the 267555 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 231,894 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 67463 of the 231894 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 45067 of the 231894 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 35391 of the 231894 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 34665 of the 231894 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10298 of the 231894 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 235,027 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 114235 of the 235027 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 68447 of the 235027 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 65821 of the 235027 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 63937 of the 235027 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 21379 of the 235027 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 94,352 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 69,753 inspections
- 15 to 17 years: 25,053 inspections
9 to 11 years: 94,352 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 32029 of the 94352 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 34844 of the 116503 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
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12 to 14 years: 69,753 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 29776 of the 69753 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 42732 of the 110433 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
15 to 17 years: 25,053 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11989 of the 25053 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 44538 of the 103536 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 26,545 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 26,057 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 30,285 inspections
15 to 19 years: 30,285 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 8624 of the 30285 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 8445 of the 30285 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2055 of the 30285 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1577 of the 30285 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1253 of the 30285 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 26,545 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5954 of the 26545 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5397 of the 26545 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1095 of the 26545 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 611 of the 26545 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 353 of the 26545 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 26,057 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6643 of the 26057 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6409 of the 26057 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1185 of the 26057 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 793 of the 26057 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 753 of the 26057 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 2,154 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 5,744 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 2,391 inspections
12 to 14 years: 5,744 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2081 of the 5744 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1700 of the 5744 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1651 of the 5744 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 837 of the 5744 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 282 of the 5744 Norwegian inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 2,154 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 455 of the 2154 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 449 of the 2154 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 341 of the 2154 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 189 of the 2154 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 72 of the 2154 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
15 to 19 years: 2,391 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1157 of the 2391 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1148 of the 2391 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 811 of the 2391 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 429 of the 2391 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 351 of the 2391 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 7,483 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 9,464 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 14,530 inspections
15 to 19 years: 14,530 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 9517 fail items across 14530 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 6568 fail items across 14530 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and body
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3157 fail items across 14530 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2726 fail items across 14530 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1722 fail items across 14530 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 7,483 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2211 fail items across 7483 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1127 fail items across 7483 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 465 fail items across 7483 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 348 fail items across 7483 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 335 fail items across 7483 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 9,464 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 4732 fail items across 9464 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 2743 fail items across 9464 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1112 fail items across 9464 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 693 fail items across 9464 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and body
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 636 fail items across 9464 Finnish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 14,064 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 21,462 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 21,601 inspections
15 to 19 years: 21,601 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 12835 fail items across 21601 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 11363 fail items across 21601 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 5594 fail items across 21601 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 4877 fail items across 21601 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 4123 fail items across 21601 Irish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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9 to 11 years: 14,064 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 5065 fail items across 14064 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3603 fail items across 14064 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1365 fail items across 14064 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1195 fail items across 14064 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Other equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 1040 fail items across 14064 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 21,462 inspections
Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 9843 fail items across 21462 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 9384 fail items across 21462 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3871 fail items across 21462 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3751 fail items across 21462 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 3616 fail items across 21462 Irish inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of Focus
Go to FocusInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-11 years | 39.5% failed (10472 of 26545) | 31.7% failed (66873 of 210855) | 9.5% failed (421 of 4446) | 49% failed (6889 of 14064) | 43.7% failed (942 of 2154) |
| 12-14 years | 45.3% failed (11797 of 26057) | 40.2% failed (72508 of 180186) | 10.8% failed (911 of 8434) | 63.3% failed (13583 of 21462) | 60.1% failed (3452 of 5744) |
| 15-19 years | 50.4% failed (15253 of 30285) | 43.9% failed (83007 of 189085) | 12.3% failed (2640 of 21506) | 72.8% failed (15733 of 21601) | 71.9% failed (1720 of 2391) |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: MOT: annually
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Ford Focus Mk3?
Recalls: 24 results (NHTSA, data up to and including 09/06/2026). Recalls: 1 result (EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 18/09/2026). Complaint patterns: 14 results (NHTSA, data up to and including 09/06/2026). Manufacturer bulletins: 8 results (NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2017). Safety rating: 6 results (NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2017). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Are there any known recalls for the Ford Focus Mk3?
24 recalls recorded with NHTSA, data up to and including 09/06/2026. Reported in the United States: says nothing about the status in this country.
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Ford Focus?
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 11989 of the 25053 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr. DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA (data up to and including 09/06/2026), EU Safety Gate (data up to and including 18/09/2026), CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2017), NHTSA SafetyRatings (data up to and including 2017), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2017), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 03/09/2026), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.