2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MJ11 HVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in mechanical oversight. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 135,371 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior where multiple defects were identified. The transition from a clean record in early 2024 to multiple failures in late 2025 suggests that essential repairs are now being addressed only when they fail inspection, rather than through preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 135,371 miles over 15 years represents an average of approximately 9,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for this age. The data shows a notable period between May 2024 and October 2024, where the car covered only 360 miles in five months. However, the vehicle accumulated nearly 7,000 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, which accelerated the wear on the rubber components identified in the recent failures. A buyer must inspect the rear sub-frame for further structural degradation, as the 2025 test flagged corrosion that was not yet seriously weakened but is a known weak point on this model. The offside front inner drive shaft CV boot was noted as severely deteriorated and split, which requires immediate replacement to prevent joint failure. Furthermore, the wear on the front trailing arm bushes and suspension arm pins on both the nearside and offside rear indicates the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life and will likely require investment shortly to maintain handling integrity and safety.