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2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DC11 DTV

DC11 DTV

2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 153,521 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2011 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
153,521 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2011 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 July 2025 at 153,521 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 2 July 2024 at 134,035 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared successive annual examinations without outstanding advisories. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a fifteen-year-old car, averaging roughly 10,235 miles per year. The record shows 115,769 miles on 5 July 2023, rising to 134,001 miles by 1 July 2024 and 153,521 miles by July 2025, a consistent yearly spread of around 18,000 to 19,000 miles that implies regular use rather than prolonged standing. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with only two failed tests logged that carry no recorded defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical rejection. The failed entries of 5 July 2023 at 115,769 miles and 1 July 2024 at 134,001 miles list no defects, so no recurring suspension, braking, or corrosion problems are evidenced in the official history. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition given the mileage, as high annual use accelerates wear on these components even when MOT advisories are absent. The absence of advisories across four passed tests indicates previous owners addressed requirements before each examination, though the twin no-defect failures warrant verification of the test centre's submission accuracy. Given 153,521 miles on the clock, expect imminent consumable replacement on tyres, wiper blades, and possibly exhaust emissions components at the next service interval.
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DC11 DTV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
  • 153,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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DC11 DTV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 17:12
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (DC11 DTV) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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DC11 DTV Mileage History

  1. 05/07/2023115,769 mi
  2. 07/07/2023115,826 mi+57 mi
  3. 01/07/2024134,001 mi+18,175 mi
  4. 02/07/2024134,035 mi+34 mi
  5. 09/07/2025153,521 mi+19,486 mi

Average of roughly 18,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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