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DP11 AHE

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,347 mi
Last recorded166,347 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 AHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 166,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 166,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 158,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 142,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 132,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexis (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,968 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,922 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2014 24,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DP11 AHE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DP11 AHE, 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 DP11 AHE registered?

DP11 AHE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is DP11 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP11 AHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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