2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML61 FHH

The 2011 Ford Focus has a recent MOT history showing inconsistent outcomes, with the most recent test on 2025-07-22 resulting in a pass at 151,743 miles. However, this followed a fail on 2025-07-08 at 151,403 miles, just 340 miles earlier. The pattern of alternating passes and fails suggests potential reliability concerns, though no specific defects were recorded in any MOT entry. The vehicle’s mileage of 151,743 miles over 15 years equates to roughly 10,116 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage for its age. This suggests neither extreme under-use nor excessive wear from heavy driving. However, the lack of recorded defects in repeated tests makes it difficult to assess the severity of underlying issues that may have caused the failures. The recurring pass/fail cycle, particularly in the final 1,000 miles, indicates a possible persistent fault that may not have been fully resolved. While the latest MOT was a pass, the proximity of the prior fail raises questions about the vehicle’s mechanical stability. Without defect details, it is unclear whether the issues were minor (e.g., lighting, emissions) or more serious (e.g., braking, suspension). The mileage trend does not strongly imply heavy wear or long-term neglect, but it also does not confirm consistent maintenance.