2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · B181 COX
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 12,992 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B181 COX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 12,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B181 COX 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 (B181 COX) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
B181 COX Mileage History
- 28/03/202210,690 mi
- 07/03/202311,329 mi+639 mi
- 12/03/202411,847 mi+518 mi
- 24/03/202512,432 mi+585 mi
- 25/03/202612,992 mi+560 mi
Average of roughly 577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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