2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SM11 LHN
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 169,086 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM11 LHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 169,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
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SM11 LHN 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 (SM11 LHN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
SM11 LHN Mileage History
- 17/10/2022137,133 mi
- 09/10/2023144,652 mi+7,519 mi
- 12/10/2024154,079 mi+9,427 mi
- 20/10/2025169,086 mi+15,007 mi
Average of roughly 10,620 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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