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AFC 9V

2010 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,097 mi
Last recorded157,097 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFC 9V
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 157,097 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 149,447 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over/ poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

engine oil low

Fail 23 Jan 2025 149,267 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over/ poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 19 Jan 2024 139,859 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 139,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 130,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 124,925 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 124,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,995 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper and offside quarter area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 119,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper and offside quarter area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,573 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 96,380 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,275 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AFC 9V is a 2010 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AFC 9V, 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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AFC 9V is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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