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DE61 SOJ

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,035 mi
Last recorded99,035 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 SOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 99,035 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside front headlamp have condensation no effect on emitted light

Pass 14 Dec 2024 90,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front headlamps have condensation no effect on emitted light

Fail 13 Dec 2024 90,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front headlamps have condensation no effect on emitted light

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,101 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation no effect on emitted light

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 81,060 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps L.E.D. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation no effect on emitted light

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 56,800 miles

t p s light on not applicable test item

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,638 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 38,519 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 31,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 27,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 23,585 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 23,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 19,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 14,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,133 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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DE61 SOJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE61 SOJ, 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 DE61 SOJ registered?

DE61 SOJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is DE61 SOJ safe to buy?

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