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AJ10 DZT

2010 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 DZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 144,749 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 144,746 miles

Brake cable damaged Broken, offside (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Outer wing badly corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 139,386 miles

Nearside Front Door corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 139,385 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (bulb) (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

heat shield insecure

underside slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,872 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 136,872 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,444 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 136,442 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

shock absorber top mount bearing fault

Pass 16 Apr 2019 133,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 128,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 118,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 118,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure near legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb up side down (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,110 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,474 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,875 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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AJ10 DZT is a 2010 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ10 DZT, 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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AJ10 DZT is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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