2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FL10 LKF

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 25 September 2025 at 193,820 miles with no defects recorded. The underlying maintenance trend is stable in terms of mechanical condition, though the test history reveals a recurring administrative pattern of same-day failures followed by passes, with no faults listed on either attempt. This suggests the vehicle was presented for testing prematurely or with minor non-mechanical issues resolved before retest, rather than any worsening structural decline. Mileage stands at 193,820 against a 16-year lifespan, equating to roughly 12,114 miles per year and placing this example firmly in high-use territory for its age. The records show 156,553 miles at the September 2023 test, rising to 174,551 by September 2024 and 193,820 by September 2025, a consistent annual accumulation near 19,000 miles in the last two years that exceeds the long-term average. No gaps appear in the annual testing, and the clean defect sheets across all five entries indicate the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance despite the mileage load. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the high mileage and advancing age. The absence of recorded advisories across the history is unusual for a 193,000-mile vehicle and may reflect lenient testing rather than genuine component health. Brake disc wear, exhaust emissions, and drivetrain mounts warrant physical checks before purchase. The repeated fail-pass cycles on 4 September 2024 and 24 September 2025 with zero defects logged imply the owner used the test lane as a pre-check rather than addressing faults at a garage. This behaviour does not signal neglected consumables like tyres or wiper blades, but the buyer must verify structural integrity and mechanical wear that DVSA records have not captured.