2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SJZ 5043
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 93,578 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJZ 5043 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 93,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJZ 5043 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 (SJZ 5043) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJZ 5043 Mileage History
- 27/09/202485,653 mi
- 28/09/202485,653 mi
- 27/09/202593,261 mi+7,608 mi
- 14/10/202593,578 mi+317 mi
- 14/10/202593,578 mi
Average of roughly 7,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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