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AJ10 FDU

2010 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,742 mi
Last recorded137,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 137,742 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights inoperative

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Unable to fully inspect sills for corrosion due to having sill covers fitted.

exhaust heatshield insecure.

n/s headlamp slightly insecure.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,712 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill covers fitted (unable to check condition of sills)

Pass 3 Sep 2022 118,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 112,240 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 106,296 miles

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

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

MANUFACTURERS COVERS FITTED.

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,066 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,738 miles

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

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

corrosion to undersealed.

covers fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,602 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,316 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,375 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FDU is a 2010 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ10 FDU, 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 FDU is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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