Ford Focus (2010)
2010 Ford Focus
CarHunch analysed 74,204 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Focus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Ford Focus trails the UK average by 3.5 percentage points with a 76.5% first-time pass rate, and over half of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant red flag for potential buyers. Petrol models fare better at 77.7% than their diesel counterparts at 74.5%, suggesting the petrol engine is the more robust choice for this generation.
At 64,220 miles median mileage, these 14-year-old Focuses show typical wear for their age, but they're averaging 3.82 failures per MOT and a concerning 21.5 advisories, pointing to widespread minor corrosion, wear, and electrical niggles rather than catastrophic breakdowns. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension and brake components—the advisory count suggests these areas take a beating—and strongly favour petrol over diesel if you have the choice.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 Ford Focus
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.
- ⚠️ 50.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (62%) | 46,165 | 77.7% | 3.79 |
| Diesel (38%) | 28,018 | 74.5% | 3.88 |
| Other (0%) | 9 | 95.3% | 0.44 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 77.5% | 3.57 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 81.8% | 2 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Ford Focus 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 vehicles fall between 49,268 and 80,100 miles.
2010 Ford Focus — Still on the Road
47,886 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Ford Focus
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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58.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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58.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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32.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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