2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CE10 WYF

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a clean MOT history in terms of defects, with the most recent test on 20 May 2025 at 130,722 miles passing without any advisories or failures. However, the pattern of back-to-back failures on the same day— 19 and 20 May 2025 —followed by identical failures on 27 April 2024 , suggests an unusual testing scenario rather than mechanical deterioration. Given the absence of recurring advisories or defects across three tests spanning 15,503 miles (from 118,219 to 130,722), there is no evidence of worsening structural, suspension, or braking issues. The vehicle appears to meet current roadworthiness standards, but the repeated failures on identical dates raise questions about whether the tester encountered procedural or documentation inconsistencies rather than genuine faults. The mileage accumulation of 8,170 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a 16-year-old vehicle, indicating neither excessive wear nor prolonged neglect. The gaps between tests— 12 months between the 2023 and 2024 entries and less than a year between the 2024 and 2025 tests —suggest the vehicle was likely kept in regular use rather than stored long-term. There is no rapid mileage spike or prolonged inactivity, which would otherwise signal potential suspension wear, seized bearings, or degraded fluids. The consistency in mileage increments also implies the odometer has not been tampered with, though a physical inspection would be prudent to confirm. For a buyer, the primary focus should be on components not covered by the MOT but critical to long-term reliability. Given the lack of advisories, there is no direct evidence of binding brakes, worn suspension bushes, or corroded exhaust systems. However, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should check for subtle suspension wear —such as uneven tyre tread or clunking over bumps— brake fluid condition , and structural corrosion in wheel arches or sills, particularly given the vehicle’s age. The absence of defects in the MOT history does not preclude hidden issues, so a specialist should verify coil spring integrity , ball joint play , and exhaust mounting points , as these often degrade beyond MOT thresholds. The clean record is encouraging, but due diligence on wear items and structural health remains essential.