2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · RE61 TYT
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 146,543 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE61 TYT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 146,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE61 TYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (RE61 TYT) between November 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RE61 TYT Mileage History
- 03/11/201462,729 mi
- 02/10/201582,673 mi+19,944 mi
- 30/09/201691,068 mi+8,395 mi
- 20/10/201798,416 mi+7,348 mi
- 20/10/201798,416 mi
- 17/10/2018107,429 mi+9,013 mi
- 03/10/2019116,788 mi+9,359 mi
- 04/10/2019116,792 mi+4 mi
- 14/10/2020122,204 mi+5,412 mi
- 12/10/2021126,596 mi+4,392 mi
- 12/10/2021126,596 mi
- 28/11/2022132,232 mi+5,636 mi
- 28/11/2022132,232 mi
- 21/11/2023138,340 mi+6,108 mi
- 24/11/2023138,372 mi+32 mi
- 18/11/2024142,892 mi+4,520 mi
- 25/11/2025146,543 mi+3,651 mi
- 25/11/2025146,543 mi
Average of roughly 7,577 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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