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DC05 CAE

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,476 mi
Last recorded107,476 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 107,476 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 107,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,083 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,257 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DAMP INSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 59,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 58,348 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 58,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 inner tread area also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working suspected washer pump or fuse (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 52,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 43,704 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 36,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,867 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 29,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 23,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 16,932 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low 3mm

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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DC05 CAE is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC05 CAE, 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 DC05 CAE registered?

DC05 CAE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is DC05 CAE safe to buy?

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