2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SD11 YTR
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 150,277 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD11 YTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 150,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD11 YTR 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 (SD11 YTR) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SD11 YTR Mileage History
- 18/08/2023131,418 mi
- 29/08/2024138,389 mi+6,971 mi
- 21/08/2025144,289 mi+5,900 mi
- 21/08/2025144,289 mi
- 13/08/2026150,277 mi+5,988 mi
Average of roughly 6,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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