2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AO11 SSJ
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 172,834 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO11 SSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 172,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO11 SSJ 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 (AO11 SSJ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AO11 SSJ Mileage History
- 14/10/2022123,147 mi
- 13/10/2023150,137 mi+26,990 mi
- 24/10/2024162,627 mi+12,490 mi
- 29/10/2024162,810 mi+183 mi
- 23/10/2025172,834 mi+10,024 mi
Average of roughly 16,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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