2011 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · YY11 FLC
2011 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 118,015 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY11 FLC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 118,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY11 FLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Focus (YY11 FLC) between April 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock bolt loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YY11 FLC Mileage History
- 02/04/201423,671 mi
- 02/04/201423,671 mi
- 20/10/201425,535 mi+1,864 mi
- 08/10/201534,380 mi+8,845 mi
- 19/10/201651,950 mi+17,570 mi
- 20/06/201757,111 mi+5,161 mi
- 11/06/201865,512 mi+8,401 mi
- 13/06/201865,571 mi+59 mi
- 12/06/201974,743 mi+9,172 mi
- 19/06/201974,972 mi+229 mi
- 28/10/202083,416 mi+8,444 mi
- 28/10/202083,416 mi
- 23/10/202187,638 mi+4,222 mi
- 22/10/202292,968 mi+5,330 mi
- 21/10/202396,977 mi+4,009 mi
- 25/10/202397,004 mi+27 mi
- 17/10/2024103,668 mi+6,664 mi
- 17/10/2024103,670 mi+2 mi
- 27/10/2025113,580 mi+9,910 mi
- 31/10/2025113,754 mi+174 mi
- 31/10/2025113,754 mi
- 07/05/2026118,015 mi+4,261 mi
Average of roughly 7,800 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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