2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SW61 AEG

This Ford Focus presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT data. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 142,549 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories for the last three years, suggesting a vehicle that is currently maintained to a functional standard. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 9,500 miles per year. Between May 2023 and May 2025, the car covered 19,798 miles, showing a steady usage pattern. The records show a slight anomaly where the vehicle failed its test on 20 May 2025 and 10 May 2024, yet no specific defects were listed in the data provided for those failures. This suggests the failures were likely due to administrative issues or very minor faults rectified immediately. Because the MOT history is unusually clean for a fifteen year old vehicle, a buyer must remain vigilant regarding age-related wear that does not always trigger an MOT failure. You should specifically inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or cracks, as these components often degrade at this mileage. Check the brake discs for pitting and the calipers for sticking, particularly if the car has seen periods of shorter city trips. The absence of recorded corrosion in the MOT history is positive, but a physical inspection of the sills and rear chassis rails is necessary. High-mileage Fords of this era can develop structural rust that may not be flagged until it becomes a critical failure. Verify the service history to ensure the timing belt and water pump have been replaced according to the manufacturer's intervals, as the MOT record does not track these essential engine maintenance items.