2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FL11 FCP

The most recent MOT test on 23 December 2022 at 77,541 miles resulted in a pass with no defects. The record also shows a failed test on the exact same date and mileage, which typically indicates a same-day retest following an initial failure that was rectified immediately, though the specific defect prompting the initial failure is absent from the data. Since 2021, the maintenance trend remains stable, with no mechanical or structural advisories recorded. The vehicle presents a clean bill of health on paper, suggesting the previous owner addressed any immediate failures promptly to achieve the pass. The mileage accumulation aligns with exceptionally low usage for a 2011 model. Between the December 2021 test at 67,378 miles and the December 2022 test at 77,541 miles, the vehicle covered 10,163 miles in twelve months. However, the recorded mileage has remained static at 77,541 miles since December 2022. As of today, July 2026, nearly four years have elapsed without a recorded MOT or mileage increase. This prolonged gap suggests the vehicle has either been standing unused, used exclusively outside the MOT system, or exported and re-imported, though the latter is unlikely given the static mileage. Despite the clean MOT record, the extended period without a current MOT raises concerns about the condition of perishable components. A buyer must inspect the tyres thoroughly for flat spots and sidewall cracking caused by prolonged stationary periods. Suspension bushes and coil springs require close scrutiny for deterioration that occurs even when a vehicle is standing. Brake discs will likely exhibit surface corrosion from standing idle, and calipers may be prone to binding. The exhaust system and structural underpinnings need checking for corrosion exacerbated by lack of use. Given the low mileage and long stationary period, verifying the engine's compression and the condition of the timing belt is prudent, as low-mileage engines can suffer from internal corrosion and rubber perishing just as severely as high-mileage units.