2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · OY61 OAP
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 185,768 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY61 OAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 185,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY61 OAP 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 (OY61 OAP) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OY61 OAP Mileage History
- 09/08/2022137,335 mi
- 29/07/2023152,526 mi+15,191 mi
- 07/08/2023152,757 mi+231 mi
- 30/07/2024169,193 mi+16,436 mi
- 28/07/2025185,768 mi+16,575 mi
Average of roughly 16,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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