2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HG11 AAE

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 16 October 2025 at 110,323 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The maintenance trend shows an improvement, as the car moved from a period of intermittent failures to maintaining a clean record over the last two annual cycles. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,355 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 94,146 miles and October 2024 at 101,720 miles, the car covered 7,574 miles in a twelve-month interval. Another 8,603 miles were recorded between the October 2024 and 2025 tests. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used consistently rather than sitting, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake seals. While the recent history is clean, the failures in 2023 and 2024 indicate that specific components required immediate attention to meet safety standards. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension geometry, specifically checking bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of wear on this generation of Ford Focus. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at structural corrosion on the sills and rear arches is necessary to ensure the chassis integrity is not compromised despite the recent MOT passes. Checking the brake system for binding calipers or uneven disc wear will confirm that the previous repairs were effective.