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AO10 FVY

2010 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,344 mi
Last recorded104,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 FVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 104,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 94,756 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 94,756 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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 90,289 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 90,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 79,361 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,066 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,449 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,002 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,019 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FVY is a 2010 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AO10 FVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO10 FVY registered?

AO10 FVY is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is AO10 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 FVY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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