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DK11 VBL

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 VBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 121,911 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 121,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,567 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 115,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,296 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,059 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 104,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,026 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,605 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,836 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,546 miles

advise brake check cant see inner pad and they look low

advise disk lipped and scored

advise rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack but no play

advise wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,369 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,515 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 15,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 14,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DK11 VBL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK11 VBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK11 VBL registered?

DK11 VBL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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