2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FD11 NVC

The vehicle maintains a generally roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent test in January 2026 at 110,350 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a loose central exhaust heat shield, which is a superficial issue that does not indicate mechanical failure. Following a failure in 2020, the car has achieved five consecutive passes without recorded defects, suggesting that previous owners have addressed necessary repairs as they arose. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's fifteen-year age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between January 2022 at 88,869 miles and January 2026 at 110,350 miles, the car covered 21,481 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage. There is a slight gap in testing records between January 2022 and December 2022, but the subsequent clean tests suggest the vehicle did not suffer from long periods of inactivity or significant neglect during that interval. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension, as the record shows fractured front coil springs in early 2020. While these were replaced to pass the test, the buyer should check the rubber bushings and shock absorbers for signs of premature wear. The history also notes recurring offside windscreen damage in both 2022 and 2024; the buyer must verify if the glass has been replaced or if the cracks are spreading, potentially compromising structural integrity. The 2020 failure regarding high exhaust lambda emissions indicates a past issue with the oxygen sensor or fuel mixture chemistry. Since the vehicle has passed subsequent emissions tests without issue, this appears resolved, but monitoring the engine performance for increased smoke or rough idling remains advisable. Given the age of the Focus, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion is essential, especially where the under-trays were previously noted to be obscuring components from the tester in 2014.