2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · R5 JBH
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 38,291 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 JBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 38,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 JBH 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 (R5 JBH) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
R5 JBH Mileage History
- 22/08/202227,282 mi
- 29/08/202330,424 mi+3,142 mi
- 10/09/202434,137 mi+3,713 mi
- 23/10/202538,291 mi+4,154 mi
- 23/10/202538,291 mi
Average of roughly 3,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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