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DF11 FDK

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 FDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,251 miles

Geaneral underbody corrosion

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 134,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 134,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leaks , note under tray fitted ,

Fail 15 Dec 2023 125,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

note , no oil showing on oil dip stick on mot pre-checks , oil topped up by staff

oil leaks , note under tray fitted ,

Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 114,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,615 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive top rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 103,609 miles

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

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive top rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,937 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2 mm balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 72,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center of tread 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear registration lamp light output weak

covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Fail 27 Dec 2019 72,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center of tread 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear registration lamp light output weak

covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,794 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 49,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight drag

Pass 10 May 2016 40,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,912 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 25,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 25,159 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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DF11 FDK 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 65%.

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 DF11 FDK, 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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DF11 FDK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2011.

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