2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · R746 AAN
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 149,142 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R746 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 149,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R746 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford Focus (R746 AAN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT SEE CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))”.
R746 AAN Mileage History
- 23/04/2024132,967 mi
- 02/04/2025143,565 mi+10,598 mi
- 10/04/2025143,565 mi
- 20/04/2026149,142 mi+5,577 mi
- 22/04/2026149,142 mi
Average of roughly 8,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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