2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AF11 HWO
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 94,371 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF11 HWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 94,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF11 HWO 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 (AF11 HWO) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 ”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AF11 HWO Mileage History
- 17/04/202379,938 mi
- 30/03/202485,056 mi+5,118 mi
- 23/04/202590,389 mi+5,333 mi
- 21/05/202694,361 mi+3,972 mi
- 22/05/202694,371 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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