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A26 LHM

2010 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 LHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 95,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,983 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

temp repair to o/s mirror

Fail 25 Oct 2023 91,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 83,955 miles

exhaust flexi outer is slightly damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2021 76,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexi section is damaged, but system has no leaks

Fail 7 Oct 2021 76,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 65,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing rough (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,261 miles

Front tyre treads below 4.0mm

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,096 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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A26 LHM is a 2010 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A26 LHM, 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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A26 LHM is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is A26 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 LHM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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