2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EX61 XCY
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 167,669 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX61 XCY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2023
- 167,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
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EX61 XCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (EX61 XCY) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
EX61 XCY Mileage History
- 28/09/2022157,637 mi
- 14/10/2023167,669 mi+10,032 mi
Average of roughly 9,622 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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