2010 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · FE10 XAM

The 2010 Ford Focus has maintained a clean MOT record since its most recent test on 20 May 2024, with no defects recorded at 129,336 miles. This suggests a stable roadworthiness trend over the past two years, though the June 2022 failure—despite no listed defects—raises minor concern over administrative oversight rather than mechanical issues. The vehicle’s last MOT is now 2 years and 2 months old, placing it just beyond the DVSA’s recommended 12-month interval for vehicles over 10 years old. While no recurring faults appear in the official record, the brief 2022 failure warrants scrutiny of whether any unrecorded issues (e.g., minor brake binding or suspension wear) were overlooked during that period. The recorded mileage of 129,336 miles over 16 years aligns with typical usage for this age, averaging around 8,084 miles annually. There are no significant gaps or spikes in mileage between tests, though the 2022 failure occurred just five days before its passing test, which is unusual and may indicate a temporary administrative error rather than a mechanical trend. The lack of intermediate mileage data means no direct evidence of prolonged neglect or aggressive driving, but the vehicle’s age demands closer inspection of high-wear components. Given the absence of recorded defects, an in-person inspection should prioritise the suspension system—particularly rear bushes and coil springs—due to the vehicle’s age and mileage. Binding brakes, while not flagged, are a common issue in older Focus models, so caliper and pad wear should be checked alongside disc thickness. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, should be examined for corrosion, as this is a critical failure point in vehicles of this era. The 2022 failure also justifies verifying the condition of the exhaust system and emissions components, as these are frequent causes of MOT failures in similar models.