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2011 FORD FOCUS1.6L Petrol

FG61 ABX

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Free vehicle summary for FG61 ABX: 2011 FORD FOCUS (Black, Petrol). Mileage: 84,924. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.

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Expires 25/08/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1596cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2011 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 26 August 2025 – approximately ten months before the present date – at 84,924 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, as every annual examination from May 2023 onward shows either a clear pass or a same-day pass following an anomalous failure. The vehicle exhibits no recurring advisories or mechanical faults in the official record. Odometer readings show low annual usage for a fifteen-year-old car. In the 5 May 2023 test at 63,270 miles, the Focus then covered 10,425 miles to the 3 May 2024 test at 73,695 miles, and a further 8,924 miles to the 14 April 2025 pass at 82,619 miles. The sparse five-entry history reveals no rapid accumulation; average yearly distance sits near 5,600 miles. A curious entry appears on 14 April 2025: the tester logged a failure at 82,619 miles with no defects cited, then issued a pass on the same date at identical mileage, implying a procedural anomaly rather than evidenced mechanical neglect by the previous owner. Given the clean MOT ledger, prior keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though absence of advisories does not preclude age-related wear unseen at test. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue, as these components degrade with time even under light use. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet sills and subframes warrant scrutiny for hidden rust given the 2011 manufacture. The duplicate April 2025 event suggests the seller may have addressed a non-mechanical compliance point swiftly. Prospective purchaser should confirm service history and verify the reason for that failure with DVSA, since the record lacks defect detail. Otherwise, the Focus stands as a low-mileage example with a stable test profile.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2011 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 26 August 2025 – approximately ten months before the present date – at 84,924 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, as every annual examination from May 2023 onward shows either a clear pass or a same-day pass following an anomalous failure. The vehicle exhibits no recurring advisories or mechanical faults in the official record. Odometer readings show low annual usage for a fifteen-year-old car. In the 5 May 2023 test at 63,270 miles, the Focus then covered 10,425 miles to the 3 May 2024 test at 73,695 miles, and a further 8,924 miles to the 14 April 2025 pass at 82,619 miles. The sparse five-entry history reveals no rapid accumulation; average yearly distance sits near 5,600 miles. A curious entry appears on 14 April 2025: the tester logged a failure at 82,619 miles with no defects cited, then issued a pass on the same date at identical mileage, implying a procedural anomaly rather than evidenced mechanical neglect by the previous owner. Given the clean MOT ledger, prior keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though absence of advisories does not preclude age-related wear unseen at test. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue, as these components degrade with time even under light use. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet sills and subframes warrant scrutiny for hidden rust given the 2011 manufacture. The duplicate April 2025 event suggests the seller may have addressed a non-mechanical compliance point swiftly. Prospective purchaser should confirm service history and verify the reason for that failure with DVSA, since the record lacks defect detail. Otherwise, the Focus stands as a low-mileage example with a stable test profile.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2011 Ford Focus (FG61 ABX) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2023 to August 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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