2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN61 XAH

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on May 21, 2024, 138,898 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful repairs. In both 2023 and 2024, the car failed the initial test days before the scheduled appointment before passing upon retest. This suggests that the previous owner addressed specific mechanical faults only when necessary to meet legal requirements rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance throughout the year. At 138,898 miles, this 15-year-old Focus has averaged approximately 9,260 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family vehicle. The data shows consistent use between test intervals, with 8,440 miles covered between March 2022 and March 2023, and another 7,024 miles between March 2023 and May 2024. This regularity indicates the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, but the high cumulative mileage means drivetrain and suspension components are subjected to significant wear and tear. While the MOT history shows no recorded structural corrosion or persistent mechanical defects, the buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the suspension bushings and braking system. Given the age and mileage, check for perished control arm bushes and worn coil springs which often fail on this Focus generation. The buyer should also inspect the brake discs for signs of thinning and check the integrity of the exhaust system for excessive rust. Since the last test was conducted over two years ago, a fresh inspection is required to ensure no new safety defects have developed since the 2024 clearance.