2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LO59 YLE

The 2010 Ford Focus currently holds a failed MOT status following the March 2026 test, marking a significant deterioration in its roadworthiness. The maintenance trend is worsening, shifting from a clean pass in October 2024 to a severe failure at 145,356 miles. The tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring, a critical structural failure, alongside exhaust fumes entering the cabin and inadequate parking brake efficiency. These defects represent serious mechanical risks, indicating the vehicle was operated with compromised suspension and potential exhaust gas leaks. Accumulating 145,356 miles over sixteen years results in an average annual mileage of roughly 9,085 miles, which is entirely typical for a vehicle of this age. The usage pattern remains remarkably consistent across the recorded history. Between the March 2023 test at 129,819 miles and the October 2024 test at 137,895 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 8,000 miles over nineteen months. The subsequent jump to 145,356 miles by March 2026 indicates a slightly higher tempo of use, adding around 7,500 miles in seventeen months, but nothing to suggest extreme strain on the drivetrain. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the fractured offside coil spring constitutes an immediate failure and risks damaging the strut or tyre. The recurring headlamp aim faults, noted in both March 2023 and October 2024, suggest previous owners fitted incorrect bulbs or neglected beam pattern adjustments, which often points to haphazard maintenance. The parking brake inefficiency and exhaust fumes entering the cabin demand thorough investigation. A leaking exhaust system can allow carbon monoxide into the vehicle, while the oil leak flagged in the March 2026 test requires identification of the source to prevent engine wear or fire hazards.