2010 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · JK59 TOD
2010 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 95,061 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JK59 TOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 95,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JK59 TOD MOT History
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 (JK59 TOD) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
JK59 TOD Mileage History
- 15/03/202377,881 mi
- 12/03/202484,364 mi+6,483 mi
- 26/02/202589,282 mi+4,918 mi
- 27/02/202589,302 mi+20 mi
- 27/02/202695,061 mi+5,759 mi
Average of roughly 5,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our Verdict
This 2010 Ford Focus presents a mixed pi
When inspecting this Focus, examine the suspension system very carefully, as coil spring corrosion has been flagged repeatedly across the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 MOT tests. Check the condition of all four tyres and verify whether the inner-edge wear noted in recent tests has been properly addressed with alignment checks. Review the complete service history alongside the provided MOT records to establish what preventative maintenance has actually been carried out.
Running costs for this 1.8-litre petrol Ford Focus should be approached with an expectation of typical maintenance overheads for a 16-year-old family hatchback. Fuel economy will lag behind modern diesels or smaller EcoBoost units, while road tax and insurance groups are generally mid-tier for vehicles of this engine size and age. Given the recurring advisory list for suspension and braking components, buyers should keep a cash reserve aside for upcoming MOT rectification work.
Prioritise a thorough check of the front and rear coil springs, which have shown persistent corrosion across consecutive tests, culminating in front spring corrosion advisories in February 2026. Inspect the rear brake hose ferrules for the slight corrosion noted on the most recent MOT, and check the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints for play. Finally, examine the inner edges of the tyres, as uneven wear has been a recurring theme in the vehicle's recent test history.
First registered in March 2010, this silver Ford Focus features a 1798cc petrol engine and has recorded 95,061 miles as of its February 2026 MOT. The vehicle's MOT history shows a consistent pattern of advisory items relating to corroded coil springs and tyre wear spanning tests from 2023 to 2026, alongside a failure in February 2025 due to multiple spring defects, tyre issues, an insecure heat shield, and a headlamp aim fault.
The Ford Focus model has an aggregate MOT pass rate of 79.1% across over a million recorded tests, with tyres, headlamps, and corrosion forming the most common failure reasons.
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