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DP11 MEV

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 MEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 72,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 72,273 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder, dash cam and items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 64,498 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 64,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,783 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 56,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,171 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,984 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 33,846 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 33,844 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 30,770 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 30,770 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,783 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 19,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 19,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MEV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DP11 MEV, 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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DP11 MEV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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