2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LR11 ADO

The 2011 Ford Focus holds a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 23 January 2025 at 171,601 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, showing consecutive annual passes from March 2022 through January 2025 with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged. An anomalous entry appears on 28 February 2023 where the vehicle failed at 163,073 miles yet the record lists no defects, suggesting an administrative irregularity or retest rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Mileage accumulation aligns with light use for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 159,039 miles at the 2 March 2022 test to 163,073 miles by 28 February 2023, then to 167,180 miles on 29 January 2024, and finally 171,601 miles on 23 January 2025. This equates to roughly 4,000 to 4,500 miles per year between tests, well below the approximate 11,440 miles per annum average implied by total age. The sparse five-entry record shows no rapid accumulation or gaps exceeding twelve months, indicating consistent but limited yearly coverage by previous keepers. Despite the clean advisory sheet, a buyer should physically inspect critical wear components that high mileage and age commonly degrade. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural concerns, yet Ford Focus chassis points and suspension bushes warrant close examination for rust and fatigue. Brake discs, calipers, and coil springs should be measured for wear and binding, as absence of advisories does not guarantee component life at 171,601 miles. The unexplained failure on 28 February 2023 demands verification of the test certificate and any rectification work performed. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, with annual tests met without flagged defects. The lack of minor consumable advisories such as tyre tread or wiper blades across four passes hints at either meticulous pre-test preparation or tester oversight. A prospective purchaser should commission an independent mechanical inspection to confirm suspension, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity ahead of purchase.