2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · R99 GAW
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 110,576 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R99 GAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 110,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R99 GAW 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 (R99 GAW) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
R99 GAW Mileage History
- 18/02/202382,951 mi
- 08/02/202494,000 mi+11,049 mi
- 13/02/202494,000 mi
- 12/02/202598,852 mi+4,852 mi
- 25/04/2026110,576 mi+11,724 mi
Average of roughly 8,682 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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