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DE11 YCH

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,259 mi
Last recorded121,259 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 YCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 121,259 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 12 years old

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edge on 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 121,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 12 years old

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edge on 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,832 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 109,947 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 106,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 105,239 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 105,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 104,600 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,088 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 YCH is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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