2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KO02 EDE
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 144,915 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO02 EDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 144,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO02 EDE 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 (KO02 EDE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KO02 EDE Mileage History
- 20/10/2023121,057 mi
- 27/10/2023121,160 mi+103 mi
- 26/10/2024135,076 mi+13,916 mi
- 26/10/2024135,076 mi
- 28/10/2025144,915 mi+9,839 mi
Average of roughly 11,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Focus Mk2 (C307)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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