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CE11 DFC

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,544 mi
Last recorded150,544 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 DFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 150,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and both sidewalls, (looks like it's been run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

oil residue on engine and undertray

Fail 24 Mar 2025 145,460 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and both sidewalls, (looks like it's been run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

oil residue on engine and undertray

Pass 7 Mar 2024 138,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 138,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 136,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 133,201 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 133,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,896 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 128,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 124,888 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 124,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,060 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,787 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,059 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,059 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 66,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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CE11 DFC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CE11 DFC, 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 CE11 DFC registered?

CE11 DFC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is CE11 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 DFC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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