2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN61 WWJ

The 2011 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 27 August 2025 at 81,240 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing clean passes in October 2023 at 78,214 miles, October 2024 at 79,728 miles, and August 2025 at 81,240 miles. Two failed tests on the same dates as later passes, 23 October 2023 at 78,213 miles and 27 August 2025 at 81,236 miles, carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative rejections or data duplication rather than mechanical failure. Recorded mileage sits at 81,240 against an approximate 15-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,416 miles per year. This is low for the model age. The car covered only 1,514 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, then 1,512 miles to August 2025. Such limited annual use suggests extended standing periods, which typically accelerate rubber perishing in suspension bushes and brake caliper seizing, though the clean records give no evidence of either yet. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension arms, coil springs, and brake discs for corrosion or binding caused by low-use damp storage. The absence of advisories across four years means tyre tread, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity escaped formal criticism, but DVSA testers do not strip components. Verify underbody condition and check for fluid leaks the MOT did not capture. Given the sparse, defect-free history, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing discipline. The same-day fail and pass pairs imply clerical handling rather than neglected repairs. Treat the low mileage as a cue to assess age-related degradation, not high-wear fatigue, before purchase.