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DJ05 JOS

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

134,399 mi
Last recorded134,399 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 JOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 134,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 134,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,339 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 94,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 89,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,776 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear & across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 79,792 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 115,294 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,294 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 76,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,883 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,883 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,881 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,388 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 100,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where pipe joins to the flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where pipe joins to the flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,529 miles

Offside Rear tyre is scalloping.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,041 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,440 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DJ05 JOS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 DJ05 JOS, 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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DJ05 JOS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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