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AO10 HGC

2010 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,380 mi
Last recorded105,380 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 HGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 105,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight is going cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre has a flat spot.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight is going cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has a flat spot.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a flatspot

Offside Rear tyre has a flatspot

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 101,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,674 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,331 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 87,364 miles

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 29 Jan 2018 68,413 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,920 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,920 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,728 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Wipers smearing

Fail 8 Feb 2013 18,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Wipers smearing

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 HGC is a 2010 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc 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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

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

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