DVLA verified
MOT valid

2011 FORD FOCUS1.6L Petrol

FG61 AEJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

2011 FORD FOCUS — Petrol, 1596cc. This vehicle has 116,325 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
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Expires 13/01/2027
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1596cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test on 12 January 2026 at 116,325 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with clean records across the recent cycle aside from two anomalous failures that carried no listed defects. Those anomalies occurred on 13 January 2025 at 103,105 miles and 23 August 2024 at 99,965 miles, each immediately followed by a pass on the next day or later same day with zero faults noted. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2011 vehicle. From the 23 August 2024 test at 99,967 miles to the 14 January 2025 pass at 103,106 miles, the odometer advanced just over 3,100 miles in roughly five months. The car then covered 13,219 miles by the January 2026 test, averaging near the expected 7,755 miles per year. The record shows no large gaps or rapid accumulation that would signal fleet abuse; the sparse but consistent entries suggest a private keeper conducting annual testing without skipped periods. The official history reveals no recurring mechanical or structural faults, as every pass and the anomalous fails listed zero advisories on brake calipers, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or corrosion. Previous keepers maintained basic statutory compliance, though the twin failure and pass events hint at administrative re-tests rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity given the vehicle's fifteen-year age and six-figure mileage.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! 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 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test on 12 January 2026 at 116,325 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with clean records across the recent cycle aside from two anomalous failures that carried no listed defects. Those anomalies occurred on 13 January 2025 at 103,105 miles and 23 August 2024 at 99,965 miles, each immediately followed by a pass on the next day or later same day with zero faults noted. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2011 vehicle. From the 23 August 2024 test at 99,967 miles to the 14 January 2025 pass at 103,106 miles, the odometer advanced just over 3,100 miles in roughly five months. The car then covered 13,219 miles by the January 2026 test, averaging near the expected 7,755 miles per year. The record shows no large gaps or rapid accumulation that would signal fleet abuse; the sparse but consistent entries suggest a private keeper conducting annual testing without skipped periods. The official history reveals no recurring mechanical or structural faults, as every pass and the anomalous fails listed zero advisories on brake calipers, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or corrosion. Previous keepers maintained basic statutory compliance, though the twin failure and pass events hint at administrative re-tests rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity given the vehicle's fifteen-year age and six-figure mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2011, this Ford Focus with plate FG61 AEJ has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2024.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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