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2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FL10 BNU

FL10 BNU

2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 132,698 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2010 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
132,698 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2010
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Ford Focus presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the 20 October 2025 test at 132,698 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The duplicate failed entries logged on the same dates in 2023 and 2025 at identical mileages show no recorded defects and reflect administrative retests rather than mechanical concerns. Recorded mileage sits at 132,698 against a 16-year-old car, equating to roughly 8,294 miles per year which is typical for the model age. The gap between the 22 July 2023 test at 124,285 miles and the 17 October 2024 test at 127,532 miles shows only 3,247 miles covered in over fifteen months, implying a period of light use or prolonged standing. From October 2024 to October 2025 the car added 5,166 miles, returning to a normal annual rate with no sudden accumulation that would accelerate drivetrain or suspension wear. The absence of any advisories on tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion across all five entries suggests the previous keeper maintained basic statutory standards. No recurring faults appear in the record, so there is no pattern of skipped consumable replacement or worsening structural condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and brake caliper operation given the vehicle's age and the 2023 low-mileage dormancy which can encourage seized handbrake mechanisms or surface rust. Verify the 2025 pass corresponds to a genuine road test rather than a clerical clearance, and confirm tyre sidewall condition and suspension bush compliance visually before purchase.
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FL10 BNU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
  • 132,698 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.

FL10 BNU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (FL10 BNU) between July 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FL10 BNU Mileage History

  1. 22/07/2023124,285 mi
  2. 22/07/2023124,285 mi
  3. 17/10/2024127,532 mi+3,247 mi
  4. 20/10/2025132,698 mi+5,166 mi
  5. 20/10/2025132,698 mi

Average of roughly 3,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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