2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · VU11 YFH
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2011. Recorded mileage 48,502 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU11 YFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 48,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU11 YFH 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 (VU11 YFH) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
VU11 YFH Mileage History
- 02/08/202345,174 mi
- 03/08/202345,174 mi
- 24/07/202445,602 mi+428 mi
- 02/07/202546,033 mi+431 mi
- 30/06/202648,502 mi+2,469 mi
Average of roughly 1,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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