2010 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LC10 BNF

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a mixed maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 12 December 2025 at 104,453 miles. The vehicle passed that test, but the advisory list reveals a cluster of consumable and minor structural issues that suggest routine upkeep has been reactive rather than proactive. Four tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit or damaged, including a nail in the nearside rear, while the front brake inner pads measured just 2.0 mm. The rear anti-roll bar linkage was noted as corroded, and a nearside track rod end dust cover had deteriorated. These are not immediate failures, but the sheer volume of advisories in the December 2025 test points to a worsening trend in basic maintenance, particularly around tyre condition and underbody corrosion. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. Between November 2023 at 95,105 miles and December 2024 at 99,663 miles, the car covered roughly 4,558 miles in just over twelve months, then added a further 4,790 miles by December 2025. That annual rate of around 4,500 to 4,800 miles sits comfortably within the typical 6,500-mile annualised average for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, indicating steady rather than excessive use. There are no suspicious jumps or gaps in the odometer record, and the MOT history itself is well documented with consecutive annual tests going back to 2022, which supports the reliability of the mileage data. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and underside condition during any in-person inspection. Front brake discs have appeared as advisories in both December 2022 and December 2024 for pitting and scoring, and by December 2025 the front pads had worn to 2.0 mm, suggesting the braking components have been running close to their limits for some time. The rear anti-roll bar linkage corrosion noted in the most recent test, combined with the rear surface rust flagged in December 2022 and the worn rear exhaust brackets from the December 2022 failure, all point to ongoing underbody deterioration. The repeated appearance of tyre wear and damage across multiple tests, including a nail puncture and perishing, indicates the previous owner was not staying ahead of tyre replacement cycles. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and the exhaust mounting points deserve a thorough check on a ramp, as does any visible corrosion along the rear subframe and sills.