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CP11 LBU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,782 mi
Last recorded168,782 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP11 LBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 168,782 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 168,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 150,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,353 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 125,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,813 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,813 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,454 miles

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under testable items.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in bottom of tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in bottom of tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,449 miles

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

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

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under testable items.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in bottom of tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in bottom of tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,535 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,703 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,100 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,950 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,026 miles

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

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

Uneven wear on rear offside tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,451 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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CP11 LBU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP11 LBU, 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 CP11 LBU registered?

CP11 LBU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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