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DK11 VPO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,316 mi
Last recorded115,316 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 VPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 115,316 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 115,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 111,660 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Various parts of underbody, chassis, suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 111,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various parts of underbody, chassis, suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,541 miles

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 98,191 miles

both front tyres worn edges low inner edge on limit

Fail 23 Jul 2022 98,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres worn edges low inner edge on limit

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,544 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,300 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,030 miles

1x washer jet nozzle blocked on each jet

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Front wipers beginning to smear

Fail 18 Jan 2018 67,030 miles

1x washer jet nozzle blocked on each jet

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front wipers beginning to smear

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,639 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 50,970 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,392 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,507 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,842 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 VPO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black 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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

DK11 VPO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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