2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MV60 LGC

The 2010 Ford Focus presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2 December 2025 at 86,013 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a pattern of consecutive clean passes in December 2023 and December 2024, both also defect-free. The two failed entries on 2 December 2024 and 6 December 2023 at identical mileages to their respective retests suggest administrative or procedural re-tests rather than mechanical failures, as no defects were logged on either occasion. The vehicle has effectively maintained full roadworthiness compliance across its three most recent test cycles. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Between 6 December 2023 at 79,186 miles and 2 December 2025 at 86,013 miles, the car covered 6,827 miles over roughly two years, averaging approximately 3,414 miles annually during that window. The earlier interval from 3 December 2024 at 82,982 miles to 2 December 2025 at 86,013 miles shows 3,031 miles in just under twelve months. These figures sit well below the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 5,376 miles per year, indicating the car has been driven gently in recent ownership with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the record. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The absence of flagged defects is encouraging, but it does not guarantee the absence of latent wear. Suspension components, including front lower arm bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and coil springs, deserve close attention on a vehicle of this age, as rubber deterioration and metal fatigue can develop between annual tests without triggering an immediate failure. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be measured for wear and checked for uneven scoring or binding, particularly given the relatively low mileage, which can lead to corrosion on standing components rather than the even wear seen on higher-mileage examples. The underbody and sills require careful examination for structural corrosion, a common concern on older Fords, especially around rear wheel arches, subframes, and jacking points. Exhaust system integrity, including the catalytic converter and mountings, should be verified, along with tyre condition and age, as older tyres with adequate tread can still present a safety risk. The clean MOT record suggests attentive prior ownership, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the most reliable way to confirm the vehicle's true mechanical condition.