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EF10 ELV

2010 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,690 mi
Last recorded107,690 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Focus C-max63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 ELV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 107,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 98,426 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,833 miles

Central exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,270 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 81,267 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 76,920 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer wall and perished, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer wall, worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,765 miles

Nearside Front edges worn

Offside Front edges worn

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,583 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 65,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 63,886 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 61,343 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 61,343 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2014 52,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 40,264 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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EF10 ELV is a 2010 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 63,974 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF10 ELV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF10 ELV is a 2010 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 June 2010.

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