2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BN10 MKO
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 85,259 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN10 MKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 85,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN10 MKO 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 (BN10 MKO) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BN10 MKO Mileage History
- 18/10/202474,540 mi
- 17/10/202579,621 mi+5,081 mi
- 17/10/202579,621 mi
- 16/10/202685,259 mi+5,638 mi
- 16/10/202685,259 mi
Average of roughly 5,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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