2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SH61 JZM
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 85,184 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 JZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
- 85,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 JZM 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 (SH61 JZM) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH61 JZM Mileage History
- 12/01/202378,425 mi
- 12/01/202378,425 mi
- 13/04/202478,496 mi+71 mi
- 08/04/202585,184 mi+6,688 mi
- 08/04/202585,184 mi
Average of roughly 3,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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