2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CF11 EKW
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 107,167 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF11 EKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 107,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF11 EKW 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 (CF11 EKW) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
CF11 EKW Mileage History
- 16/09/2024104,856 mi
- 30/09/2025106,165 mi+1,309 mi
- 01/10/2025106,169 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/2026107,158 mi+989 mi
- 06/10/2026107,167 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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