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CM03 JRM

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,056 mi
Last recorded162,056 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM03 JRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 162,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills covered in plastic trim

Fail 5 Sep 2025 162,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both outer sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 17 Aug 2024 152,733 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 152,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 141,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 141,423 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,203 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 116,203 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,808 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 108,808 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front bottom arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,116 miles

Under tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,631 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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CM03 JRM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CM03 JRM, 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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CM03 JRM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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