2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KP10 DXM
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2010. Recorded mileage 117,293 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP10 DXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 117,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP10 DXM 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 (KP10 DXM) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
KP10 DXM Mileage History
- 14/09/202363,109 mi
- 09/09/202498,024 mi+34,915 mi
- 08/09/2025112,894 mi+14,870 mi
- 14/09/2026117,293 mi+4,399 mi
- 14/09/2026117,293 mi
Average of roughly 18,056 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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