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CU11 HDJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU11 HDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 169,600 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield damage

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2023 139,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,025 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front lower radiator support frame corroded

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Middle exhaust heat shield security requires attention

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears, on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Tow bar and attachments corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,107 miles

Tow bar and attachment corroded

Both front shock absorbers have areas of corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front headlight unit has lots of condensation behind lens

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Radiator lower support frame corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 85,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers have areas of corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm ,also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front headlight unit has lots of condensation behind lens

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Radiator lower support frame corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Tow bar and attachment corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 76,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 76,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,461 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,220 miles

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

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)

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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CU11 HDJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU11 HDJ, 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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CU11 HDJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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