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CM11 MLM

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,665 mi
Last recorded158,665 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM11 MLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 158,665 miles

Body damage

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle and on most suspension components

Fail 10 Aug 2026 158,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damage

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle and on most suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2025 157,567 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached body damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 157,561 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached body damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 149,803 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 149,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect fitted bulb (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 137,704 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,163 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 131,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm All (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,080 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 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 117,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,413 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 101,323 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,698 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,511 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,110 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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CM11 MLM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver 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 CM11 MLM, 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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CM11 MLM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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