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AH55 STE

2010 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH55 STE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,610 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 76,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,354 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 72,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,165 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,171 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 50,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 45,251 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 45,251 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe and front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,080 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 27,383 miles

Both Rear Tyres cracked & perished on sidewall (205/55/16)

Pass 30 May 2014 20,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,040 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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AH55 STE is a 2010 Ford Focus in Black 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 AH55 STE, 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 AH55 STE registered?

AH55 STE is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 August 2010.

Is AH55 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH55 STE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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