2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LS11 OSJ

A clean and stable DVSA MOT record defines this fifteen year old Ford Focus, with the most recent test on 14 November 2025 returning a pass with no advisories or defects recorded. This follows an equally clean pass on 15 November 2024, with the only blemish being a single failure recorded two days earlier on 13 November 2024 where no advisories or defects are listed, suggesting a retest after a minor item was addressed rather than a mechanical concern. Across five tests spanning 2022 to 2025, the vehicle has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness, passing every annual examination without recorded advisories relating to corrosion, suspension wear, braking components, or exhaust integrity. This unbroken pass record is an encouraging indicator of mechanical condition, particularly for a Focus of this age where suspension component wear and underbody corrosion are common failure points on the MOT schedule. Mileage accumulation stands at 141,636 miles across approximately fifteen years, equating to an annual average of around 9,442 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing history, with annual examinations recorded consistently from 2022 through 2025, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use and on the road rather than laid up for extended periods. The absence of multi-year standing periods is mechanically favourable, as prolonged inactivity often accelerates corrosion on brake discs, suspension components, and underbody structure, and can degrade rubber bushes through dry rot. The steady annual mileage points to consistent operation, which generally preserves mechanical integrity in drivetrain and ancillaries, though the high overall odometer reading means consumable wear items such as clutch, dual mass flywheel, and turbo components on higher output variants will have been heavily worked over the vehicle's lifespan. Given the strong test record but high accumulated mileage, a prospective buyer should focus their inspection on the components most likely to require attention at this odometer reading. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and front subframe mounting points, as Focus models of this generation are known for wear in these areas which can develop between MOT tests. Check for uneven tyre wear on the front pair which may indicate worn bushes or tracking misalignment, and feel through the brake pedal for any judder or pulsation under firm application that could indicate warped front discs. At idle, listen for any rough running, timing chain rattle on cold start, or excessive exhaust smoke from the tailpipe that might suggest worn valve stem seals or a tired turbocharger. Beneath the vehicle, inspect the underbody and subframe for any surface corrosion or structural bubbling, particularly around the wheel arches, sill seams, and rear trailing arm mounting areas, as corrosion advisories frequently appear on Focus models once they reach this age even when the previous MOT was clean. Examine the engine bay for any signs of oil weeping from the cam cover, oil filter housing, or lower crank seal, and verify the coolant level is maintained with no obvious pressure loss. Check the operation of all electrical ancillaries including the heater blower, central locking, and dashboard illumination, as a fifteen year old Focus may exhibit failing climate control resistors or intermittent electrical gremlins. Finally, confirm the service history demonstrates regular timing belt replacement on schedule, as a neglected interval on this engine can lead to catastrophic failure, and verify the clutch bite point remains high and firm without slipping under load.