2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · EY11 LTZ
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2011. Recorded mileage 156,584 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY11 LTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 156,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY11 LTZ 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 (EY11 LTZ) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EY11 LTZ Mileage History
- 19/08/2024143,064 mi
- 19/08/2024143,065 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2025156,581 mi+13,516 mi
- 09/09/2025156,582 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/2025156,584 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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