2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LX10 VXL
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 122,154 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX10 VXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 122,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX10 VXL 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 (LX10 VXL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamps coming on with side lamps (4.3.3 (b))”; “Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp on with position lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
LX10 VXL Mileage History
- 10/07/2024112,355 mi
- 11/07/2025117,184 mi+4,829 mi
- 11/07/2025117,184 mi
- 10/07/2026122,154 mi+4,970 mi
- 10/07/2026122,154 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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