2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · CV11 AWN

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status characterized by a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 119,421 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to critical safety issues including exhaust fumes entering the cabin and thin front brake pads. The persistent presence of an oil leak across the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests a chronic issue that the previous owners have only addressed when necessitated by an MOT failure. The recorded mileage of 119,421 miles over 15 years reflects a consistent annual usage pattern of approximately 8,000 miles, which aligns with typical expectations for a family vehicle of this age. The intervals between tests are regular, with roughly 5,500 miles covered between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 4,700 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the car does not sit stationary for long periods, yet the recurring failures suggest that components are reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the exhaust system and engine seals, as the record shows an injector seal leak in 2025 escalated to a cabin fumes ingress by 2026. The failure for a missing rear wheel fixing in 2025 is a significant lapse in basic safety checks by the previous owner. Given the thin front brake pads and the ongoing oil leak, the entire braking system and underbody integrity should be scrutinized to ensure no hidden damage or excessive corrosion has developed beyond the recorded advisories.