2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EX11 KBY

The vehicle last underwent an MOT assessment on 25 February 2026 and was recorded as a Pass with no advisories or defects noted. The history shows an unusual but revealing pattern: on both 25 February 2026 and 21 February 2025, the car recorded a Pass and a Fail on the same date, indicating a failure on initial submission that was successfully rectified within the same testing window to secure a subsequent pass. With three recorded tests across 2024, 2025, and 2026, the maintenance trend appears neutral rather than deteriorating or improving, as no specific component failures or advisories were logged in the available record. At 80,181 miles on a 2011 Ford Focus, the annual usage equates to roughly 5,345 miles per year, which sits well below the typical mileage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. Such a low figure suggests either prolonged periods of inactivity or limited regular driving. Three MOT entries spanning 2024 to 2026 is sparse data for evaluation, and the absence of recorded advisories could reflect either consistent condition or simply the lack of tester-flagged items within the short record provided. A prospective buyer should note that no advisory history is available to verify the condition of wear-dependent components. An in-person inspection should prioritise a thorough check of the braking system, including discs, pads, and caliper operation, as binding calipers are common on Focus models of this era and would only be flagged under specific test conditions. The rear suspension, particularly the trailing arm bushes which are known wear items on this platform, should be examined for cracking or play. Underneath the car, structural areas around the rear axle, subframes, and wheel arches warrant close attention for corrosion, particularly given the low mileage which can concentrate surface rust through limited use rather than dispersing it through regular driving. Finally, any exhaust integrity and emissions readings should be checked in person, as MOT records from this period show no defects but cannot confirm current compliance. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains advisable given the limited MOT data and the known age-related issues affecting this generation of Ford Focus.