2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · WJ11 CAA
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 72,249 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WJ11 CAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2023
- 72,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ11 CAA 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 (WJ11 CAA) between October 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ11 CAA Mileage History
- 26/10/202158,908 mi
- 04/11/202263,282 mi+4,374 mi
- 04/11/202263,282 mi
- 19/12/202372,244 mi+8,962 mi
- 21/12/202372,249 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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