2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DE51 FAT
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 137,011 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE51 FAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 137,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE51 FAT 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 (DE51 FAT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DE51 FAT Mileage History
- 05/10/2023122,769 mi
- 05/10/2023122,769 mi
- 08/10/2024130,317 mi+7,548 mi
- 08/10/2024130,317 mi
- 07/10/2025137,011 mi+6,694 mi
Average of roughly 7,097 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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