2010 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · WF60 LZD

The most recent DVSA test on 3 October 2024 recorded a straightforward pass at approximately 60,000 miles, with no advisories or defects logged by the examiner. Looking further back, the pattern across the five recorded tests is broadly stable: three passes, one pass immediately preceded by a failure on the same date, and one earlier pass in 2021. The October 2022 failure, however, carries no recorded defect categories, meaning the precise cause cannot be determined from the MOT history alone, but the vehicle clearly cleared the retest on the same day. No recurring advisories on suspension, braking, corrosion or exhaust components appear anywhere in the available record. Reported mileage progression is modest. From the 2021 test through to late 2024 the odometer advanced only by a few thousand miles, consistent with the very low annual average of around 3,900 miles for a 2010 vehicle. Such low mileage typically reduces wear on major drivetrain components but can also bring its own concerns, particularly around ageing rubber, dried seals, and components that degrade through lack of use rather than mechanical wear. The gap between the 2024 test and today is roughly twenty-two months, meaning the car is now overdue its annual MOT and will need fresh testing before returning to the road. Given the absence of flagged items in the recorded tests, there is no specific component history to target during a physical inspection, but a buyer should still examine the usual age-related areas independently. Focus on the coil springs and suspension bushes for cracking or sagging, inspect the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or binding after periods of light use, and check the exhaust system and underbody for surface corrosion. Tyre condition, battery health, and fluid seals should also be assessed in person, as MOT records do not capture these details and low-mileage vehicles of this age can develop issues from standing rather than from active wear. Overall, the MOT history itself is unremarkable, with no repeat advisories or structural flags, and the only blemish being a same-day pass following a minor, unspecified failure in 2022. The principal uncertainty is the absence of a current test and the lack of defect data on the failed entry. Buying score: 72, Risk level: Low.