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444 SDY

2010 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,518 mi
Last recorded89,518 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 SDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general heavy corrosion to all suspension components

wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,070 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 88,690 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 88,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,043 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,250 miles

Front Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,806 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,339 miles

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,412 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

both front lower wishbones rear bushes in poor condition

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,331 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both at the top (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (border line pass) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,706 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

slight deterioration to offside front suspension arm rear bush (no play)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 68,706 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

slight deterioration to offside front suspension arm rear bush (no play)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,697 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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444 SDY is a 2010 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 70,575 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 444 SDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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444 SDY is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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