2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SL61 VBN
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 85,073 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL61 VBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 85,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SL61 VBN Mileage History
- 26/09/202267,348 mi
- 04/10/202372,968 mi+5,620 mi
- 25/09/202478,117 mi+5,149 mi
- 29/09/202585,073 mi+6,956 mi
- 29/09/202585,073 mi
Average of roughly 5,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL61 VBN 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 (SL61 VBN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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