2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LX54 ABS
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 142,499 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX54 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 142,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX54 ABS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (LX54 ABS) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LX54 ABS Mileage History
- 12/10/2023117,355 mi
- 06/11/2024128,240 mi+10,885 mi
- 06/11/2024128,241 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/2025142,499 mi+14,258 mi
- 12/11/2025142,499 mi
Average of roughly 12,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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