2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MJ61 EHO

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 6 May 2025 with 119,054 miles and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement compared to previous years. While the car historically failed tests immediately prior to passing, the two consecutive clean passes over the last fourteen months indicate that the previous owner addressed identified issues and subsequently maintained the vehicle to a functional standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a recorded gap of 10,624 miles between the March 2023 and 2024 tests, followed by another 11,044 miles between March 2024 and May 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly for road travel rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the condition of rubber components, seals, and fluids. Despite the recent clean records, the recurring failures in March 2023 and March 2024 suggest the vehicle is prone to specific faults requiring attention. Since the specific reasons for those failures are not detailed in the provided summary, a physical inspection must focus on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components, which are common failure points on this generation of Focus. You should check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear suspension mounting points, as the age and mileage of the vehicle increase the likelihood of rust regardless of a recent MOT pass.