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AO10 AXF

2010 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,842 mi
Last recorded184,842 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 AXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 184,842 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively showing signs of previously binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 184,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken not located correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively showing signs of previously binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 177,836 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 177,834 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 170,539 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 170,537 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open to inspect (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 160,776 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position wont open (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 157,994 miles

BODY DAMAGE SEVERAL AREAS

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE NEARSIDE FRONT WORN BOTH EDGES

Offside OFFSIDE MIRROR HEAD AND REPEATER DAMAGED

Fail 25 Mar 2020 157,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR INNER BUSH BROKEN UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light NEARSIDE REVERSE LIGHT SHOWS A RED LIGHT . (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour OFFSIDE REPEATER WHITE AND DAMAGED . (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT INNER REAR BUSH BROKEN UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light OFFSIDE REAR FOGLIGHT SHOWS WHITE LIGHT (4.5.4 (a))

BODY DAMAGE SEVERAL AREAS

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE NEARSIDE FRONT WORN BOTH EDGES

Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2019 142,639 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection--lamp goes on and off with vibration (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure also damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both lamps due to bulbs being discoloured/faded (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear seat belts not tested due to seats folded down--car loaded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front NASTY BEARING NOISE AT CAMBELT END OF ENGINE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 125,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding CANNOT CHECK HUB BEARING (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front NASTY BEARING NOISE AT CAMBELT END OF ENGINE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,819 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,819 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,593 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,837 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm

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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AO10 AXF is a 2010 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO10 AXF, 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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AO10 AXF is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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