Ford Focus Style Tdci 109 (2010)
2010 Ford Focus Style Tdci 109
CarHunch analysed 400 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Focus Style Tdci 109. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Focus TDCI 109 is in serious trouble: only 14.9% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variant performs no better at 14.5%. No dangerous defects have been recorded in this cohort, but the scale of the failure rate is exceptional and signals fundamental reliability issues with this specific model.
At 121,500 miles these cars are well-used but not unusually so for their age, yet they're accumulating an average of 0.27 failures per test—meaning most need repairs between tests. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine bay and suspension, then budget for regular maintenance; this model demands hands-on ownership.
What to check before buying a 2010 Ford Focus Style Tdci 109
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 398 | 14.5% | 0.27 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Ford Focus Style Tdci 109 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Ford Focus Style Tdci 109 vehicles fall between 104,871 and 146,455 miles.
2010 Ford Focus Style Tdci 109 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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