2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WM59 UGA

A broadly clean MOT history defines this 2010 Ford Focus, with no failures recorded across the eight tests spanning 2019 to early 2026 and only a handful of advisories and minor items raised. The most recent examination on 13 February 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an uninterrupted run of clean outcomes that stretches back through 2025, 2024 and 2019. The 2023 test is the only year to flag anything more than brake-related advisories, recording play in the steering rack inner joint as an advisory alongside a defective rear wiper blade, both relatively minor items. Aside from that single steering note, the recurring theme across the 2020, 2021 and 2022 tests is a progressive thinning of the front brake pads, with the nearside consistently flagged and the offside joining the advisory in 2022. The overall pattern is one of stable roadworthiness with predictable wear items rather than any structural or systemic concerns. The recorded mileage of 53,659 miles across sixteen years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 3,350 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Testing has taken place annually without any multi-year gaps, suggesting the car has remained in regular use and on the road throughout its life rather than being laid up for extended periods. The low annual figure implies lighter wear on major drivetrain and consumable components than a higher-mileage equivalent would have experienced, and the consistency of the testing pattern reduces the likelihood of significant unrecorded deterioration. However, low annual mileage can also mean shorter journeys with less time for oil and components to reach full operating temperature, which can accelerate moisture accumulation and underbody corrosion over time, even where no such issues are yet flagged on the record. For a prospective buyer, the steering rack inner joint advisory raised at the 2023 test is the single component most warranting physical attention, as it was noted three years ago and no follow-up advisory appears in 2024, 2025 or 2026. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front end, particularly when turning at low speed or passing over uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness, notching or slack in the steering as it approaches the straight-ahead position. Check for uneven tyre wear across the front pair, as excessive inner or outer edge wear can be symptomatic of a worn rack joint. Inspect the rack boots for splits or oil residue, and have the joint physically checked for play with the steering loaded, as advisory-level play can progress to a failure point within a relatively short period. The repeated front brake pad advisories between 2020 and 2022 form a second area of specific focus, particularly as the offside front was added to the advisory list in 2022 and no further brake notes appear in the 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 tests, meaning the pads will have been due for replacement at some point in that window. On a test drive, judge the initial bite from the pedal and listen for any binding caliper drag or pulling to one side under braking, which would suggest the offside caliper may not have been properly reset or the slider pins have seized. Inspect both front discs for an obvious lip on the outer edge, a sign they may also have reached their minimum thickness. Beyond the flagged items, the lower-mileage usage profile makes a thorough check of all rubber components worthwhile, including suspension bushes, anti-roll bar drop links and the engine and gearbox mountings, as prolonged low-speed urban use can age these parts disproportionately to the odometer reading.