2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EJ11 YPZ
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 148,676 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ11 YPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 148,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ11 YPZ 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 (EJ11 YPZ) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steerin”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
EJ11 YPZ Mileage History
- 14/02/2023126,319 mi
- 14/02/2023126,319 mi
- 02/03/2024134,558 mi+8,239 mi
- 18/03/2025148,576 mi+14,018 mi
- 28/04/2025148,676 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 10,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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