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DE11 KWX

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,137 mi
Last recorded194,137 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 KWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 194,137 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Heatshield insecure.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 194,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Heatshield insecure.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 181,183 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2025 181,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2024 164,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 143,950 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2023 143,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,538 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 101,538 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,459 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 82,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,591 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,908 miles

Nearside track rod slightly bent

coolant below min

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2017 55,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside track rod slightly bent

coolant below min

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jan 2016 45,866 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 34,462 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 28,611 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,420 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 KWX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWX, 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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DE11 KWX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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