2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SH11 EHY
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 160,033 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH11 EHY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 160,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH11 EHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (SH11 EHY) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
SH11 EHY Mileage History
- 05/08/2022151,205 mi
- 16/08/2022151,586 mi+381 mi
- 03/08/2023160,029 mi+8,443 mi
- 04/08/2023160,033 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,853 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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