2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SR11 KBP

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass on 12 March 2026 at 86,362 miles. This result indicates an improving trend in maintenance, as the car moved away from consecutive failures in the previous years. The most recent test shows no defects, suggesting that the current owner is proactive in addressing issues that previously prevented the vehicle from meeting testing standards. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,757 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between March 2025 and March 2026, where the car covered 11,728 miles in a single year. This recent activity, combined with the failures in August 2024 and March 2025, suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary or was used sporadically previously. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid oxidation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and rubber components, specifically control arm bushes and coil springs, which are prone to cracking on older Ford Focus models regardless of mileage. The history of failures in 2024 and 2025 indicates that mechanical or safety items were recently at the end of their life. Check for corrosion on the sills and rear mounting joints, as low-mileage cars of this age suffer from structural rust if not stored in a dry environment.