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DL56 OWL

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,685 mi
Last recorded64,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL56 OWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 64,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,976 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,157 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 62,191 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 62,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,158 miles

Offside Front headlight contaminated with water

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,781 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 41,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,010 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f and n/s/f (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,436 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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DL56 OWL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL56 OWL, 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 DL56 OWL registered?

DL56 OWL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DL56 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL56 OWL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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