2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GP10 ACU

The most recent MOT on 15 May 2025 at 87,744 miles shows a clean pass with no defects recorded. That result follows a failure on 2 May 2025 at 87,470 miles, which also recorded no defects – an unusual pattern that suggests the initial fail was for a very minor, quickly rectified item such as a registration plate light or a tyre pressure monitoring system fault. The overall maintenance trend is stable. No recurring mechanical or structural issues appear across the four-year history. Each failure has been followed by a pass with no advisory notes, indicating the previous owner addressed problems promptly. The recorded mileage of 87,744 miles over 16 years works out to roughly 5,484 miles per year, which is low for a Ford Focus of this age. The annual mileage pattern is consistent: the car covered 6,392 miles between September 2022 and October 2023, then 9,181 miles between October 2023 and May 2025. That later period shows slightly higher use, but nothing suggesting heavy commercial or abusive driving. The gaps between tests are regular, with no long periods of inactivity that might cause standing-related issues like brake seizure or perished rubber components. With no defects or advisories on record, the MOT history gives little to flag. However, a buyer should still inspect common wear items on a 16-year-old Focus. Check the front and rear suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or corrosion, as these are known to degrade with age. Examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and listen for binding calipers during a test drive. Look for structural corrosion on the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, especially given the car’s age. The low mileage may mean some components have not been replaced, so confirm the timing belt service history – Ford recommends replacement every 10 years or 100,000 miles, and this car is overdue on time.