2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · X20 XCT
2010 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 99,195 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X20 XCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 99,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X20 XCT 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 (X20 XCT) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”.
X20 XCT Mileage History
- 07/10/202496,793 mi
- 08/10/202597,705 mi+912 mi
- 08/10/202597,705 mi
- 09/10/202699,195 mi+1,490 mi
- 12/10/202699,195 mi
Average of roughly 1,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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