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AO10 FVS

2010 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 FVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 103,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 98,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 98,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,121 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts not to cords sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,290 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,288 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

standard sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 86,649 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective both sides not showing a red light. (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both stop lamps not showing red. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

standard sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,552 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,835 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,223 miles

park brake outer handle loose on shaft but not able to detach and still functions as intended.

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,880 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides, (1.1.A.3e)

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster faulty, (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly, (1.8.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both sides, (1.1.A.3e)

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,571 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,506 miles

Both rear tyres treads worn on inner sides.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 43,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres treads worn on inner sides.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,722 miles

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

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 FVS is a 2010 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO10 FVS, 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 FVS is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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