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A21 FGO

2010 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,509 mi
Last recorded97,509 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,935 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 92,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 89,399 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 89,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,886 miles

Rear hand brake slight low effort

under cover tray/fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,508 miles

tiny chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,356 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,876 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 45,876 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,839 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 38,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 22,503 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 FGO is a 2010 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 FGO registered?

A21 FGO is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2010.

Is A21 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 FGO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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