2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · BD59 UWF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent MOT conducted on 22 January 2024 at 130,649 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This anomaly suggests a specific issue was identified and rectified immediately prior to the re-test. Since it has now been two and a half years since that last test, the vehicle is significantly overdue for its MOT, requiring an immediate inspection to ensure the mechanical condition has not deteriorated. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,166 miles per year. Between January 2021 and January 2024, the car covered 26,544 miles, moving from 104,105 to 130,649 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which often leads to perished seals and seized components. The lack of recorded advisories across the last five tests indicates that the previous owners likely maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevented the common buildup of minor faults. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking systems, which are the most common areas of wear on this model. Given the age of the car, check the rubber bushes and control arm joints for signs of cracking or tearing. While the MOT record is clean, the buyer should inspect the brake calipers for binding and check the thickness and condition of the discs. Because the vehicle has not been tested since early 2024, a close look at the structural integrity and underbody corrosion is necessary to ensure no significant rust has developed in the last twenty months.