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CV11 SKU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 SKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,184 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater lens damaged .

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 135,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm + perished . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside indicator side repeater lens damaged .

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,283 miles

anti slip missing on clutch pedal.

Fail 10 Jan 2025 130,282 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (mirror mounted) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

anti slip missing on clutch pedal.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 120,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light needs attention (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated partly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 120,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also running low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light needs attention (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated partly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 116,835 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,623 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,012 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 94,012 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,769 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,769 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,353 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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CV11 SKU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV11 SKU, 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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CV11 SKU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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