2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FE11 RPY
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 108,607 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE11 RPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 108,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE11 RPY 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 (FE11 RPY) between July 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FE11 RPY Mileage History
- 26/07/202376,046 mi
- 13/12/202495,925 mi+19,879 mi
- 20/12/202496,246 mi+321 mi
- 08/12/2025108,607 mi+12,361 mi
- 08/12/2025108,607 mi
Average of roughly 13,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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