2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LB11 YGG
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 172,050 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB11 YGG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 172,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB11 YGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (LB11 YGG) between June 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LB11 YGG Mileage History
- 16/06/201436,542 mi
- 19/06/201547,714 mi+11,172 mi
- 13/06/2016625,720 mi+578,006 mi
- 12/06/201778,590 mi-547,130 mi
- 09/07/201897,841 mi+19,251 mi
- 09/07/2019104,291 mi+6,450 mi
- 30/06/2020108,001 mi+3,710 mi
- 30/06/2020108,001 mi
- 03/08/2021112,216 mi+4,215 mi
- 29/07/2022122,487 mi+10,271 mi
- 14/07/2023134,912 mi+12,425 mi
- 14/07/2023134,912 mi
- 29/07/2024148,253 mi+13,341 mi
- 29/07/2024148,265 mi+12 mi
- 25/07/2025161,467 mi+13,202 mi
- 25/07/2025161,482 mi+15 mi
- 10/07/2026172,050 mi+10,568 mi
Average of roughly 11,231 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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