2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · HJ11 VTT
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 172,440 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ11 VTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 172,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ11 VTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (HJ11 VTT) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And boots split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
HJ11 VTT Mileage History
- 14/08/2023122,037 mi
- 29/07/2024136,201 mi+14,164 mi
- 09/07/2025150,522 mi+14,321 mi
- 28/07/2026172,439 mi+21,917 mi
- 30/07/2026172,440 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 17,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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