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AJ10 LTE

2010 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,580 mi
Last recorded151,580 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 LTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 151,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 135,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil @ limit (5.3.2 (b))

bottom of the sills. Covers fitted. Also belly pan fitted

exhaust heat shield a little loose

Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,896 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 122,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear bulbs (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 122,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear bulbs (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 115,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,377 miles

crack in nearside lower windscreen

offside front fog lens damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,369 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light broken

windsreen cracked

Fail 30 May 2015 80,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light broken

windsreen cracked

Pass 3 May 2014 62,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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 LTE is a 2010 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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