2010 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YP10 ADO

The Ford Focus presents a current roadworthy status based on the most recent DVSA test on 8 May 2025 at 112,448 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history remains stable, showing consecutive annual passes from May 2022 through May 2025 with no advisories or faults. On 16 May 2022 the vehicle first failed then passed on the same day at 58,350 miles, both entries showing no defects; this anomaly suggests an administrative retest rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2010 vehicle, averaging 7,028 miles per year over its life, yet the recent three-year span reveals heavier commuting. The odometer advanced from 58,350 miles on 16 May 2022 to 74,099 miles by 15 May 2023, then to 94,290 miles on 10 May 2024, and finally 112,448 miles on 8 May 2025. That equates to roughly 18,000 miles annually since 2022, double the long-term average. The MOT record itself stays clean across these intervals, with no gaps beyond the standard twelve-month cycle. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components despite the absent advisories. The tester recorded no corrosion, suspension wear, or brake defects, but a sixteen-year-old Focus at 112,448 miles will likely exhibit tired suspension bushes, possible coil spring fractures, and worn brake discs under closer scrutiny. Examine structural integrity around sills and subframes for rust, and verify exhaust emissions under load. The duplicated 2022 test demands clarification from the selling party or DVSA records. Obtain the failure reason if retrievable, even though no defects appear logged. Otherwise, the consistent pass pattern implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though higher recent mileage means consumables like tyres and wiper blades may need replacement sooner than the sparse history indicates.