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AO10 FWL

2010 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,035 mi
Last recorded116,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 116,035 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT PERISHING TO FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 111,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 103,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,831 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,561 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 87,557 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,669 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 69,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FWL is a 2010 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc 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 FWL, 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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What year was AO10 FWL registered?

AO10 FWL is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is AO10 FWL safe to buy?

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