2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

51,122 MOT tests in 2024. 57.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.2%
Failed or needed repairs42.8%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 51,122 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    2,517 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    2,058 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.4%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Tyres10.3%
  4. Brakes8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Body & chassis4.9%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Ford Focus?

In 2024, 57.2% of 2010 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 51,122 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Focus?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).