2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · T28 VCS
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 143,876 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T28 VCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 143,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T28 VCS 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 (T28 VCS) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T28 VCS Mileage History
- 24/03/2023118,681 mi
- 29/02/2024126,931 mi+8,250 mi
- 27/02/2025135,247 mi+8,316 mi
- 20/02/2026143,876 mi+8,629 mi
- 20/02/2026143,876 mi
Average of roughly 8,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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