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AO59 OWB

2010 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,042 mi
Last recorded171,042 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus70,575 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 171,042 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 157,665 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 143,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 133,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 122,729 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,750 miles

Central Front Upper bonnet lock mechanism slight fault.

Central Rear Lower suspension and frame elements corrosion

Nearside Front Lower outer sill and wing surface corrosion

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower wing slight surface corrosion

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,061 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,620 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 77,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wear out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wear out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,742 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,801 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,089 miles

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

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

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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AO59 OWB is a 2010 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO59 OWB, 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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AO59 OWB is a 2010 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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