2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DA60 GVR

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 21 May 2025 at 107,775 miles. The maintenance trend shows no recurring mechanical or structural defects, indicating consistent upkeep rather than a pattern of neglect. A duplicate entry anomaly appears in the record for 26 May 2024, listing both a pass and a fail at 102,704 miles with no defects recorded for either; the valid pass confirms the vehicle met required standards at that time. This absence of advisories or failures across the recorded history suggests the previous owner addressed issues promptly before the annual test. The recorded mileage aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 6,736 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. Between the June 2022 test at 92,288 miles and the May 2024 test at 102,704 miles, the car covered 10,416 miles over a two-year gap, indicating a period of lighter use or potentially long periods standing still. Mileage accumulation slowed notably in the most recent year, with just 5,071 miles covered between May 2024 and May 2025. Such low annual mileage can mask wear on consumables like rubber suspension bushes and brake components, which degrade with age and lack of use as readily as with high mileage. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential given the vehicle's age and usage pattern. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from deteriorated rubber components; check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and drive shaft gaiters for perishing or cracking. Brake discs and calipers on a car doing short, infrequent journeys are prone to surface corrosion and binding, even if they passed the roller test. Inspect the underbody and sills thoroughly for structural rust, as a sixteen-year-old Focus requires careful assessment of its corrosion protection. Tyre age is another critical factor, as rubber hardens over time regardless of tread depth, so verify the manufacture dates on all four corners.