2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VD05 AFC
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 150,799 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VD05 AFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 150,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VD05 AFC 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 (VD05 AFC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
VD05 AFC Mileage History
- 25/10/2022127,546 mi
- 26/10/2023136,577 mi+9,031 mi
- 22/10/2024147,491 mi+10,914 mi
- 22/10/2024147,491 mi
- 27/10/2025150,799 mi+3,308 mi
Average of roughly 7,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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