2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YP61 RKU
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 136,871 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP61 RKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 136,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP61 RKU 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 (YP61 RKU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative on n/s headlamp. (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))”.
YP61 RKU Mileage History
- 07/10/2022122,927 mi
- 06/10/2023125,637 mi+2,710 mi
- 10/10/2023125,639 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/2024130,300 mi+4,661 mi
- 16/10/2025136,871 mi+6,571 mi
Average of roughly 4,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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