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DE11 ECF

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,231 mi
Last recorded170,231 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 ECF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 170,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess small cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess small cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 160,932 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 160,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 141,389 miles

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

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

heat shield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2024 141,387 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2023 125,192 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 125,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,380 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 104,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 84,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,887 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 11,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 9,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,111 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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DE11 ECF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 DE11 ECF, 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 DE11 ECF registered?

DE11 ECF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DE11 ECF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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