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AJ10 LYP

2010 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,894 mi
Last recorded163,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 163,894 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak at steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 163,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak at steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 155,559 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 155,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 139,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 139,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 126,012 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 126,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 119,954 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,195 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 107,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,234 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,343 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread area 205/55/16

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush has slight play on a pin or bush

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear bands 205/55/16

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,654 miles

both front tyres are at 3mm (please monitor)

nsr tyre perished slightly on outer side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LYP is a 2010 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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