2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · OHZ 5017
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 126,099 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OHZ 5017 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 126,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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OHZ 5017 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 (OHZ 5017) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
OHZ 5017 Mileage History
- 29/03/2024114,134 mi
- 26/03/202568,565 mi-45,569 mi
- 26/03/202568,565 mi
- 23/03/2026126,099 mi+57,534 mi
- 24/03/2026126,099 mi
Average of roughly 6,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Instrument Cluster Solder FailureModerate
Dry solder joints on the cluster PCB cause various errors, including "Engine Systems Fault" and immobiliser issues.
- 1.6 TDCI Turbo FailureSerious
Carbon buildup in the oil feed pipe starves the turbo of oil. Repeated failures occur if the system isn’t flushed properly.
- Alternator FailureModerate
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