2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VF10 GME

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent inspection on 10 November 2025 at 123,002 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by successful re-tests. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the test within a few miles of passing thereafter, suggesting that minor defects are rectified just before the MOT presentation. The mileage progression is consistent with typical annual usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 105,534 miles and the November 2024 test, the car covered 11,694 miles, followed by another 5,768 miles leading to the latest entry. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle has been driven regularly, which generally helps prevent seals and components from suffering from the degradation often associated with long periods of standing. While the most recent MOT recorded no advisories, the recurring failures in previous years suggest the owner may be reacting to MOT requirements rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and rubber bushes, as these are common wear points on this generation of Focus. Given the age, check for structural corrosion on the rear sills and subframes to ensure the chassis structural integrity remains sound despite the clean MOT sheets.