2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SV61 NKC
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 129,117 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV61 NKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2024
- 129,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV61 NKC 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 (SV61 NKC) between March 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
SV61 NKC Mileage History
- 30/03/2023113,499 mi
- 03/04/2024126,060 mi+12,561 mi
- 15/10/2024129,370 mi+3,310 mi
- 19/10/2024129,115 mi-255 mi
- 19/10/2024129,117 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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