2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · ET11 DVZ
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 189,144 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET11 DVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2026
- 189,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET11 DVZ 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 (ET11 DVZ) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ET11 DVZ Mileage History
- 28/02/2023156,559 mi
- 09/03/2024165,684 mi+9,125 mi
- 13/03/2025178,406 mi+12,722 mi
- 08/03/2026189,144 mi+10,738 mi
- 08/03/2026189,144 mi
Average of roughly 10,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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