2010 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LR10 RNO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent testing history. The final MOT conducted on 23 August 2023 at 86,671 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day that was immediately rectified. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified faults to ensure compliance, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record across the last three years of annual testing. The mileage profile is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. Between August 2021 at 77,048 miles and August 2022 at 81,979 miles, the car covered just 4,931 miles, indicating consistent low-intensity usage. While this low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid oxidation which are not reflected in the odometer reading alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage wear. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of structural integrity is required, specifically looking for corrosion on the sills, subframe, and wheel arches. Focus should also be placed on suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or sagging, as these often become brittle over time even with low usage. Since the last recorded test was nearly three years ago, checking the state of the brake discs and calipers is vital to ensure no significant surface pitting has occurred during periods of inactivity.