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A16 DTN

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,024 mi
Last recorded57,024 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ATTATCHED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ATTATCHED SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,353 miles

Offside headlamp condensated

Nearside headlight condensated

Pass 2 Feb 2024 51,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion suspension components

Fail 2 Feb 2024 51,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2023 48,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexibles (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 44,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2022 44,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect o/s outputshaft seal - not serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,433 miles

slight corrosion on brake flexible ferruls

slight corrosion on handbrake cables

Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,072 miles

slight corrosion on handbrake cables

Pass 2 Feb 2018 27,319 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyres sidewall badly perished and sidewall slightly cut.nsr tyre treads cracking.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 24,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyres sidewall badly perished and sidewall slightly cut.nsr tyre treads cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,810 miles

Offside off side rear tyre has a nail in it

off side and near side rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside off side rear tyre has a nail in it

off side and near side rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,151 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 14,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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A16 DTN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,917 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 DTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 DTN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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