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C8 MKL

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,492 mi
Last recorded125,492 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 125,492 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 125,482 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 122,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 119,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 114,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexible section also deteriorated but due to position, I am unable to inspect fully. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever action very stiff, with limited travel.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms, front bushes have bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 109,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster may not be functioning correctly. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Adjusters appear seized. (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexible section also deteriorated but due to position, I am unable to inspect fully. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever action very stiff, with limited travel.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arms, front bushes have bonding failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,547 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 70,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 66,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 46,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,283 miles

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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C8 MKL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C8 MKL, 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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What year was C8 MKL registered?

C8 MKL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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