2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EK10 AEB

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 4 October 2021 at 92,809 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 2 October 2020 test passed at 85,060 miles after a same-day failure on diesel particulate filter smoke emissions was evidently rectified. The vehicle carries no live advisories and no outstanding mechanical failures in its final recorded examination. Recorded mileage sits at 92,809 against a 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,801 miles per year and confirming light use for the age. The gap between the 30 September 2019 test at 78,530 miles and the October 2020 test at 85,060 miles shows only 6,530 miles covered in that year. From 2020 to 2021 the car added just 7,749 miles. The DVSA data is sparse but clean outside two isolated failures, suggesting either careful storage or limited regular running rather than neglected high-mileage wear. A buyer should physically verify the diesel particulate filter and exhaust integrity, given the 2 October 2020 failure for visible smoke on a DPF-fitted vehicle at 85,060 miles. The 30 September 2019 failure for offside front tyre ply or cords exposed at 78,530 miles indicates the previous owner skipped basic tyre upkeep at that point; inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking and uneven wear from prolonged standing. Suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and subframe corrosion warrant a hands-on check despite no advisories being raised. Low annual mileage and a five-year lapse since the last test mean rubber components and brake calipers may have degraded through inactivity rather than use. Confirm the MOT has been renewed past July 2026 before purchase.