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DL11 LFW

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,500 mi
Last recorded140,500 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 140,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 109,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,165 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 89,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,993 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 52,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,728 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,497 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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DL11 LFW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL11 LFW, 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 DL11 LFW registered?

DL11 LFW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is DL11 LFW safe to buy?

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