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AJ10 HLX

2010 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,766 mi
Last recorded114,766 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 114,766 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 114,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing pannel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,936 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,862 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,308 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,591 miles

Cannot test centre rear seat belt due to seat covers fitted to seat back

Fail 31 Mar 2017 40,591 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cannot test centre rear seat belt due to seat covers fitted to seat back

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,444 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,205 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 HLX is a 2010 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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