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2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LX61 ABO

LX61 ABO

2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 168,133 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2011 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 Jan 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
Recorded Mileage
168,133 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 Jan 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2011 Ford Focus is presently roadworthy following the January 7 2025 test at 168,133 miles, which recorded a pass with no defects. The preceding January 6 test at the same mileage failed, indicating a fault that was corrected before the successful retest, and the December 21 2023 test at 152,297 miles also showed a failure that was subsequently remedied and passed, demonstrating an improving maintenance trend. With 168,133 miles accumulated over roughly 15 years, the annual average of 11,209 miles aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The jump from 134,774 miles on December 28 2022 to 152,297 miles on December 21 2023 represents an increase of 17,523 miles in one year, while the subsequent rise to 168,133 miles by January 7 2025 adds only 15,836 miles over 13 months, indicating steady but not excessive use. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, test the rear brakes for binding or sponginess, inspect the brake discs for scoring or corrosion, and look for structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis rails, as these components were highlighted in earlier failure notices. Checking tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and exhaust emissions will also provide a full picture of the car’s current mechanical health.

LX61 ABO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2025
  • 168,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LX61 ABO Mileage History

  1. 28/12/2022134,774 mi
  2. 21/12/2023152,297 mi+17,523 mi
  3. 21/12/2023152,297 mi
  4. 06/01/2025168,133 mi+15,836 mi
  5. 07/01/2025168,133 mi

Average of roughly 16,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LX61 ABO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 13:50
MOT Analysis

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 (LX61 ABO) between December 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 January 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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