2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LN61 YMC
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 34,264 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN61 YMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 34,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN61 YMC 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 YMC) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LN61 YMC Mileage History
- 31/08/202333,627 mi
- 13/09/202434,225 mi+598 mi
- 13/09/202434,240 mi+15 mi
- 09/09/202534,256 mi+16 mi
- 09/09/202534,264 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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