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2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Focus Style Td 115 models manufactured in 2010, based on 237 real MOT test results.

71.7%
Pass Rate
28.3%
Fail Rate
237
Total Tests
115,714
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 MOT Analysis

The 2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 has an MOT pass rate of 71.7% based on 237 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 115,714 miles on the odometer. With a 28.3% failure rate, the 2010 Focus Style Td 115 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 15.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Suspension is the second most common issue at 4.6%. Brakes follows at 4.6%.

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall Focus Style Td 115 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment15.6%37
2Suspension4.6%11
3Brakes4.6%11
4Tyres3.0%7
5Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions2.1%5
6Driver's View Of The Road2.1%5
7Road Wheels1.3%3
8Non-component Advisories0.8%2
9Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.8%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 115,714 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical1.35% per 10K miSuspension0.40% per 10K miBrakes0.40% per 10K miTyres0.26% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.18% per 10K miVisibility0.18% per 10K miWheels0.11% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.07% per 10K miSeat Belts0.07% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.3515.6%37
Suspension0.404.6%11
Brakes0.404.6%11
Tyres0.263.0%7
Emissions & Exhaust0.182.1%5
Visibility0.182.1%5
Wheels0.111.3%3
Non-component advisories0.070.8%2
Seat Belts0.070.8%2

Mileage Statistics

115,714
Mean
105,851
Median
69,112
25th Percentile
131,535
75th Percentile
2.45% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 has an MOT pass rate of 71.7% based on 237 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 115,714 miles on the odometer. With a 28.3% failure rate, the 2010 Focus Style Td 115 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 115,714 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 15.6% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 15.6% of MOT failures on 2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Suspension — 4.6% of failures

Suspension issues account for 4.6% of MOT failures on 2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Brakes — 4.6% of failures

Brakes issues account for 4.6% of MOT failures on 2010 Ford Focus Style Td 115 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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