2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KS59 AHG

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a generally stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 January 2026 at 54,139 miles with zero defects recorded. That said, the same day also produced a failure for exposed ply on the offside front tyre and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, indicating the vehicle presented with marginal rubber immediately before or after the pass. The underlying trajectory is positive, particularly given that the 2023 test at 42,991 miles flagged corrosion on both front coil springs, a defect that has since been resolved with no recurrence in the two subsequent annual passes. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Between the January 2023 test at 42,991 miles and the January 2026 test at 54,139 miles, the vehicle covered just 11,148 miles across three years, averaging roughly 3,716 miles per annum. The jump from 49,714 miles in January 2025 to 54,139 miles in January 2026 accounts for 4,425 miles in that single year, a modest uptick but still well within normal use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record. The five-year spread from 42,991 to 54,139 miles confirms light, consistent use rather than long periods of dormancy followed by heavy demand. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and wheel assemblies. The 2023 corrosion finding on both front coil springs suggests the vehicle may have been exposed to road salt or standing water over extended periods, so a close visual check for fresh corrosion, cracking, or repaired springs is warranted. The dual tyre failure in January 2026 raises questions about wheel alignment and suspension geometry. Uneven inner-edge wear on the offside and edge wear on the nearside point to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, components that do not always trigger an MOT advisory but degrade handling and tyre life. Inspect the inner sidewalls of all four tyres, check for play in the front lower arms and anti-roll bar links, and verify that the front brake discs and pads are wearing evenly, since uneven tyre wear can mask braking imbalances. The exhaust and underbody should also be examined for corrosion, given the vehicle's age and the prior coil spring corrosion history, which can indicate broader structural vulnerability if maintenance has lapsed.