2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HJ11 LUE
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 156,989 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ11 LUE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 156,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ11 LUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (HJ11 LUE) between March 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
HJ11 LUE Mileage History
- 19/03/201423,189 mi
- 19/03/201423,189 mi
- 24/02/201531,582 mi+8,393 mi
- 24/02/201531,582 mi
- 03/05/201648,488 mi+16,906 mi
- 08/05/201760,174 mi+11,686 mi
- 06/10/201764,416 mi+4,242 mi
- 22/09/201880,159 mi+15,743 mi
- 22/09/201880,159 mi
- 14/09/201994,950 mi+14,791 mi
- 14/09/201994,950 mi
- 12/09/2020105,476 mi+10,526 mi
- 11/09/2021123,204 mi+17,728 mi
- 27/08/2022131,725 mi+8,521 mi
- 18/08/2023139,485 mi+7,760 mi
- 30/07/2024147,195 mi+7,710 mi
- 05/08/2024147,349 mi+154 mi
- 01/08/2025153,654 mi+6,305 mi
- 26/08/2026156,985 mi+3,331 mi
- 27/08/2026156,989 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,755 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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