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FORD FOCUS2011 · 1.6L Petrol

LC11 ABU

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2011 FORD FOCUS? It's a Petrol with a 1596cc engine showing 68,271 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 21/12/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1596cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This Ford Focus presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 20 December 2025 at 68,271 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to December 2022, indicating a vehicle that is maintained to a high standard or has experienced very little mechanical stress. The mileage is remarkably low for a 2011 model, averaging roughly 4,551 miles per year. The distance covered between the December 2022 test at 59,339 miles and the December 2025 test at 68,271 miles shows a steady, low-use pattern of approximately 3,000 miles annually over the last three years. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest undisclosed commercial use or periods of extreme neglect. The absence of advisories across multiple years is rare for a vehicle of this age. The record shows no recurring issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion. Even the failure on 20 December 2023 was resolved on the same day at 64,742 miles, though the record lacks specific detail on the fault. This suggests a diligent owner who addresses issues immediately to maintain a valid certificate. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perishing rubber seals, tyre cracking due to age rather than tread wear, and potential battery degradation. Check for any signs of seizing in the brake calipers or suspension joints that can occur when a car spends long periods stationary. Given the clean MOT history, structural corrosion is less likely but should still be verified on the sills and chassis.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This Ford Focus presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 20 December 2025 at 68,271 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to December 2022, indicating a vehicle that is maintained to a high standard or has experienced very little mechanical stress. The mileage is remarkably low for a 2011 model, averaging roughly 4,551 miles per year. The distance covered between the December 2022 test at 59,339 miles and the December 2025 test at 68,271 miles shows a steady, low-use pattern of approximately 3,000 miles annually over the last three years. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest undisclosed commercial use or periods of extreme neglect. The absence of advisories across multiple years is rare for a vehicle of this age. The record shows no recurring issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion. Even the failure on 20 December 2023 was resolved on the same day at 64,742 miles, though the record lacks specific detail on the fault. This suggests a diligent owner who addresses issues immediately to maintain a valid certificate. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perishing rubber seals, tyre cracking due to age rather than tread wear, and potential battery degradation. Check for any signs of seizing in the brake calipers or suspension joints that can occur when a car spends long periods stationary. Given the clean MOT history, structural corrosion is less likely but should still be verified on the sills and chassis.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2011 Ford Focus (LC11 ABU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to December 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Ford has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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