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A21 BRL

2010 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,438 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 97,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 82,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 76,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is in the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,029 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PAT fluid container slight fluid leak

Fail 11 Mar 2021 70,029 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PAT fluid container slight fluid leak

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,247 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 67,247 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,734 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,016 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 41,010 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 41,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,239 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,535 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,730 miles

ALL tyre,s low on inner edge,s .

Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,356 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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A21 BRL is a 2010 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A21 BRL, 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 A21 BRL registered?

A21 BRL is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is A21 BRL safe to buy?

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