2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CP11 AEO

The vehicle’s most recent MOT, recorded on 8 December 2022 at 105 050 miles, returned a pass but carried three advisories: the offside lower windscreen showed damage that did not impair the driver’s view, while both near‑side and off‑side front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and the near‑side rear tyre showed similar edge wear. The maintenance trend indicates a persistent issue with tyre condition, which has been noted repeatedly since 2014, whereas brake‑pad wear that caused a failure in July 2016 has not reappeared in subsequent tests. Overall, the car remains mechanically sound in principle, yet the absence of an MOT for over three and a half years creates a compliance gap that would need immediate attention before the vehicle could be used on public roads. Mileage accumulation shows a steady rise from 25 665 miles in June 2014 to the current 105 050 miles, averaging roughly 7 000 miles per year for the first decade of the car’s life. The pattern changed markedly between November 2021 (95 530 miles) and December 2022 (105 050 miles), a gain of 9 520 miles in about thirteen months—approximately 730 miles per month, or close to 8 800 miles annually. This acceleration suggests heavier usage or possibly less regular servicing in the final pre‑MOT period. The MOT entries themselves are spaced roughly annually until 2022, after which the record falls silent, indicating a lapse in routine testing. A prospective buyer should inspect the tyres first: check tread depth against the 1.6 mm legal requirement, look for uneven wear on both front and rear positions, and assess the condition of the alloy wheels for corrosion or damage. The brake system warrants close examination; although recent tests have not flagged pad wear, the 2014 entry noted front brake discs that were worn, pitted or scored, and the 2016 failure recorded rear brake pads thin. A visual check of pad thickness and disc surface condition will reveal whether those components have been renewed. The under‑trays fitted in 2019 should be inspected for proper fitment and to ensure they do not conceal suspension or exhaust components. Finally, verify that the windscreen damage noted in 2022 has been repaired to maintain structural integrity and that no rust or corrosion has developed on the chassis or sill areas, given the car’s age and mileage.