2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN61 XBS

The 2011 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 27 March 2025 at 156,569 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The prior day's failure on 26 March 2025 at 156,568 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Every other annual test from 2022 through 2024 passed cleanly with no advisories raised. Annual mileage averages around 10,400 across the vehicle's life, which is typical for a fifteen-year-old car. The records show steady accumulation: 119,871 miles in March 2022, 127,092 in March 2023, 140,868 in March 2024, and 156,569 by March 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence. The clean sheet at each test means the DVSA data gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. The absence of advisories does not rule out worn suspension bushes, tired dampers, or early subframe corrosion common on high-mileage Mk3 Focus models. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement, as binding or uneven wear leaves no MOT trace until it breaches limits. The near-identical mileages on the two March 2025 entries suggest the owner rectified a non-mechanical failure promptly. Overall the history implies consistent basic upkeep, though the age and 156,000 miles mean in-person checks of exhaust emissions, steering joints, and chassis integrity remain prudent before purchase.