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2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GN10 ADV

GN10 ADV

2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 105,297 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2010 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
105,297 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 24 Jun 2027
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2010
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently in a stable roadworthy condition based on the most recent MOT pass on 23 December 2024 at 100,546 miles. The record shows a consistent pattern of passes with no recorded defects or advisories across several years. A failure on 20 December 2024 was resolved within three days, though the lack of listed defects for that failure suggests a minor administrative or easily rectified issue rather than a significant mechanical breakdown. Mileage accumulation has remained steady and typical for a 2010 model. The car covered 11,853 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, followed by a sharper increase of 11,853 miles leading into the December 2024 test. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has avoided the risks associated with long periods of standing, such as seized brake calipers or perished rubber seals. The absence of advisories regarding corrosion or suspension wear is unusual for a sixteen year old Ford Focus. While the paperwork is clean, a buyer should manually inspect the chassis and sills for structural rust and check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. These components often degrade regardless of MOT outcomes if the tester was not thorough. Check the brake disc thickness and tyre tread depths during a physical inspection. Because the MOT history is devoid of any mentioned consumables, it is unclear when the last major service or component replacement occurred. Verifying the service history for timing belt and water pump intervals is essential given the vehicle has now exceeded the 100,000 mile mark.
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GN10 ADV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
  • 105,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)

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GN10 ADV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 16:03
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Ford Focus (GN10 ADV) between December 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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GN10 ADV Mileage History

  1. 12/12/202388,693 mi
  2. 20/12/2024100,436 mi+11,743 mi
  3. 23/12/2024100,546 mi+110 mi
  4. 26/06/2026105,286 mi+4,740 mi
  5. 26/06/2026105,297 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 6,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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