2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NU61 LFL
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 96,808 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU61 LFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 96,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU61 LFL MOT History
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 (NU61 LFL) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
NU61 LFL Mileage History
- 01/11/202372,848 mi
- 23/10/202483,940 mi+11,092 mi
- 25/09/202595,192 mi+11,252 mi
- 26/09/202595,242 mi+50 mi
- 16/09/202696,808 mi+1,566 mi
Average of roughly 8,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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