2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · VE11 CXZ
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 121,240 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE11 CXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 121,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE11 CXZ 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 (VE11 CXZ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
VE11 CXZ Mileage History
- 21/07/202393,677 mi
- 18/07/2024103,753 mi+10,076 mi
- 23/07/2024103,839 mi+86 mi
- 18/07/2025112,314 mi+8,475 mi
- 20/07/2026121,240 mi+8,926 mi
Average of roughly 9,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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