2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YC61 XMV

The 2011 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 80,070 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Six days earlier, on 14 November 2025 at 79,966 miles, the vehicle failed the MOT, yet the record lists no defects against that failure. This anomaly suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent clean pass confirms the car cleared requirements. Mileage remains low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows 65,625 miles in December 2022, rising to 69,322 by November 2023, 73,767 by November 2024, and 79,966 by the November 2025 failure. Annual accumulation sits near 5,300 miles, reflecting gentle use. Sparse test entries before 2022 leave earlier wear unknown, but the five supplied tests show no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, implying the prior keeper kept consumable and structural items within limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. Low mileage with probable periods of standing can allow brake calipers to seize or tyres to crack through age rather than tread loss. The unexplained November 2025 fail warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason outside this summary, as the listed no-defect outcome is irregular. Examine subframe and sills for structural rust, test suspension for worn bushes, and confirm emissions match the 1.6 litre unit's expectation. The history implies careful ownership, but the gap before 2022 and the odd failure mean a pre-purchase check remains sensible.