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DK11 VCT

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 VCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,487 miles

Condensation on inside of n/s/f headlamp lens

Fail 11 Jan 2024 133,485 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Condensation on inside of n/s/f headlamp lens

Rear exhaust support hanger insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2023 124,915 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 124,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box seam splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,527 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,725 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seat belts due to seat covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded inside (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,610 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded inside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded inside (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to seat covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 17,947 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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DK11 VCT is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VCT, 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 DK11 VCT registered?

DK11 VCT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is DK11 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 VCT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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