2010 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NJ10 GVG
2010 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 72,390 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ10 GVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 72,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ10 GVG 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 (NJ10 GVG) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
NJ10 GVG Mileage History
- 10/11/202164,628 mi
- 15/11/202266,298 mi+1,670 mi
- 08/11/202368,123 mi+1,825 mi
- 12/11/202470,312 mi+2,189 mi
- 14/11/202572,390 mi+2,078 mi
Average of roughly 1,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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