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DK11 VEL

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,358 mi
Last recorded118,358 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 118,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER IN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER IN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LENS CRACKED

Fail 21 Oct 2025 118,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible DETERIATED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER IN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER IN LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LENS CRACKED

Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,908 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 113,903 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 109,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 103,077 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,131 miles

child seat fitted in rear x2

water in n/s head lamp not changing aim

Pass 13 May 2020 84,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 84,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,527 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 77,527 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when o/s/r fog light switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,487 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,487 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,015 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 55,015 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,798 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,079 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 VEL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

Is DK11 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK11 VEL shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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