2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · BT10 AUE
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 121,480 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT10 AUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 121,480 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.
BT10 AUE 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 (BT10 AUE) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT10 AUE Mileage History
- 06/04/2023105,630 mi
- 02/04/2024113,483 mi+7,853 mi
- 02/04/2024113,485 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2025114,607 mi+1,122 mi
- 23/02/2026121,480 mi+6,873 mi
Average of roughly 5,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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