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DL11 YFE

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 YFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 102,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 102,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,718 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 101,718 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,856 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 97,856 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,824 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2021 86,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,123 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,873 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 51,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wipers slightly smeary

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner edge 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, inner edge 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,427 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn 3mm

Sill covers,engine cover & under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,323 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 YFE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL11 YFE, 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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DL11 YFE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2011.

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