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2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SW61 ACY

SW61 ACY

2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 99,890 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2011 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
99,890 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2011 Ford Focus shows a stable roadworthiness status, with the latest test on 12 September 2025 at 99,890 miles recording a pass and no defects. Annual tests from September 2022 through September 2025 all returned clean results, confirming the maintenance trend has remained steady rather than deteriorating. The record contains a failure on 27 September 2022 at 45,217 miles with no defects listed, reversed by a pass on 28 September 2022 at the same mileage and no defects, indicating a procedural anomaly rather than mechanical fault. Available MOT data begins at 45,217 miles on 28 September 2022 and tracks a regular increase of about 17,750 miles to 62,970 miles on 8 September 2023, then 80,928 miles on 30 August 2024, and 99,890 miles on 12 September 2025. This recent annual distance sits well above the lifetime average of roughly 6,659 miles per year for a 15-year-old car, showing a phase of heavier use in the last three years. No entries predate late 2022, so early ownership care stays undocumented in this extract. A buyer should physically verify suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and near-100,000-mile state. The tests flagged no corrosion, structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions failures, yet Focus chassis of this era often harbour underbody rust and worn steering joints that a pass does not exclude. Previous keepers cleared each examination without advisories, implying they met statutory standards on time, but clean paperwork does not certify component longevity. Inspect tyre tread, wiper blades and exhaust emissions in person, as consumable wear escapes MOT until below limits. The sustained 18,000-mile yearly runs from 2022 to 2025 will have loaded clutch, drivetrain and suspension more than low-mileage use, so a pre-purchase mechanical check remains prudent.
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SW61 ACY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
  • 99,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SW61 ACY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 00:29
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (SW61 ACY) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

SW61 ACY Mileage History

  1. 27/09/202245,217 mi
  2. 28/09/202245,217 mi
  3. 08/09/202362,970 mi+17,753 mi
  4. 30/08/202480,928 mi+17,958 mi
  5. 12/09/202599,890 mi+18,962 mi

Average of roughly 18,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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