2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · OY61 BYX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 November 2025 at 133,848 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a concerning pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test only days before passing on the subsequent attempt. This suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical or safety defects when legally compelled by a test failure, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 133,848 miles over 15 years, the Focus has averaged approximately 8,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent use, with roughly 6,500 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 6,500 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This regularity indicates the vehicle has not sat idle for long periods, which prevents degradation of rubber components and brake seals, though the high mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension assembly. The lack of specific advisory notes in the provided records is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry, specifically checking for perished control arm bushes and worn coil springs, which are common failure points on this model. Given the recent failures, the inspector should also examine the brake system for binding calipers and check the thickness of the discs. Structural integrity should be verified for emerging corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points, as the MOT record does not guarantee the absence of surface rust that could eventually lead to structural failure.