2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SM10 LCE
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 87,757 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM10 LCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 87,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM10 LCE 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 (SM10 LCE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM10 LCE Mileage History
- 12/03/202475,573 mi
- 19/03/202475,575 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/202581,078 mi+5,503 mi
- 09/03/202687,715 mi+6,637 mi
- 10/03/202687,757 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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