2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LR11 AAN

The 2011 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 13 October 2025 at 127,705 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history remains stable, showing consistent annual compliance aside from an anomalous failure in October 2024 that carried no listed defects. The vehicle cleared that hurdle with a pass one day later. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a fifteen-year-old car. The record shows 120,009 miles at the 13 October 2022 test, rising to 120,262 miles by 26 October 2023, a mere 253 miles over twelve months suggesting a period of very limited running or perhaps a second vehicle in the household. From October 2023 to October 2024 the odometer advanced to 125,289 miles, an increase of around 5,027 miles. The latest 2025 reading of 127,705 miles adds only 2,416 miles. This sparse, clean dataset indicates light recent use rather than high-stress motorway cycles. Despite the absence of logged advisories, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester recorded no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc wear across any entry, yet a Ford of this era often develops rust at sills and subframes, and rear beam axle bushes degrade. On the 15 October 2024 failure with no defects noted, verify the reason with DVSA records; it may reflect a documentation or equipment omission rather than mechanical fault. Examine brake calipers for binding, check exhaust emissions against current limits, and scrutinise tyre tread depth and sidewall condition given the low annual mileage can mask perishing. Previous owners appear to have maintained test regularity, with five consecutive annual examinations logged. The odd failed test immediately followed by a pass suggests either a minor rectification or administrative correction, not a pattern of neglect. Given the stable record, the Focus stands as a low-risk purchase subject to a routine pre-sale mechanical appraisal.