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78 ACV

2010 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 ACV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,580 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,992 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,056 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,082 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 51,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 40,390 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 40,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,493 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 28,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,690 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 12,354 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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78 ACV is a 2010 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 78 ACV, 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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What year was 78 ACV registered?

78 ACV is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is 78 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 ACV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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