2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LN61 YJM
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 89,393 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN61 YJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 89,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN61 YJM 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 (LN61 YJM) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LN61 YJM Mileage History
- 27/08/202481,812 mi
- 04/09/202585,862 mi+4,050 mi
- 04/09/202585,862 mi
- 09/09/202689,392 mi+3,530 mi
- 09/09/202689,393 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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