2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WU10 VCF
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 129,611 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU10 VCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 129,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU10 VCF 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 (WU10 VCF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WU10 VCF Mileage History
- 22/03/2024108,101 mi
- 19/03/2025114,149 mi+6,048 mi
- 19/03/2025144,149 mi+30,000 mi
- 31/03/2026129,611 mi-14,538 mi
- 31/03/2026129,611 mi
Average of roughly 10,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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