2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BN10 AXM

This 2010 Ford Focus presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record through its most recent MOT on 25 March 2026 at 59,401 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The trend across the last five consecutive annual tests is unambiguously stable, with no failures, no advisories, and no recurring mechanical or structural concerns flagged at any point since March 2022. This is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard, with no emerging deterioration in brakes, suspension, steering, emissions, or structural integrity. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. Between the March 2022 test at 57,325 miles and the March 2026 test at 59,401 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,076 miles over four years, averaging roughly 519 miles per year in that window. Across the full five-test span from March 2022 to March 2026, the total gain was 2,076 miles. This is exceptionally low, even below the already modest lifetime average of approximately 3,713 miles per year. The annual increments between tests were 590 miles, 412 miles, 542 miles, and 532 miles, showing no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. The record is complete with no missing years, suggesting the vehicle was kept in continuous use rather than laid up for extended periods. Despite the clean MOT history, the low-mileage, older profile warrants a careful physical inspection. A car of this age and type can develop surface corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points even with minimal use, particularly if it has spent time standing or been driven on salted roads. Buyers should examine the condition of rubber suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for perishing or cracking, as age-related degradation occurs independently of mileage. Tyres should be checked for date codes and sidewall condition, since a vehicle covering fewer than 600 miles per year may be running on rubber that is aged beyond safe limits despite having legal tread depth. The braking system deserves close attention as well. With such light annual use, brake discs and pads can develop surface corrosion and uneven wear patterns from short trips and prolonged standing, which MOT tests at low speed may not fully expose. The exhaust system should be inspected for internal corrosion, and all fluid levels, including coolant and brake fluid, should be verified for condition and age. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a hands-on assessment of a 16-year-old vehicle whose age alone introduces risks that mileage-based wear models do not fully capture.