2010 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · RS53 BAN
2010 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 12,430 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS53 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2026
- 12,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RS53 BAN 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 (RS53 BAN) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
RS53 BAN Mileage History
- 25/07/202410,466 mi
- 25/07/202410,466 mi
- 14/10/202510,729 mi+263 mi
- 21/05/202610,868 mi+139 mi
- 20/09/202612,430 mi+1,562 mi
Average of roughly 911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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