2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FN61 VDG

The 2011 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 October 2025 at 44,167 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run of examinations across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 44,167 miles against an approximate 15-year lifespan, equating to roughly 2,944 miles per year. The DVSA entries show steady, low accumulation: 38,786 miles in September 2022, 40,988 miles in September 2023, 42,267 miles in September 2024, and 44,167 miles by October 2025. A failed test on 11 September 2024 at 42,267 miles carries no defect codes, with a passing certificate issued the same day, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. Given the absence of advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion across all five tests, the underlying structure appears sound for its age. A buyer should still confirm in person that the low annual use has not allowed moisture ingress or standing-vehicle degradation to tyres and brake calipers. The identical-day fail and pass in September 2024 warrant a check of the VOSA failure reason to rule out any omitted minor item. Pre-purchase inspection should focus on underbody structural integrity and flexible components that static storage can crack. The history implies a careful, low-mileage ownership pattern, but physical verification of exhaust emissions and binding calipers remains prudent given the car's limited annual movement.