2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · BH02 BCH
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 83,850 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BH02 BCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 83,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BH02 BCH 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 (BH02 BCH) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
BH02 BCH Mileage History
- 31/08/202266,591 mi
- 18/08/202374,442 mi+7,851 mi
- 09/08/202479,839 mi+5,397 mi
- 09/08/202479,839 mi
- 12/11/202583,850 mi+4,011 mi
Average of roughly 5,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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