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DS60 YLM

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS60 YLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,168 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 98,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,162 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms are rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch feels worn

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2023 88,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre walls are weakened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and arms are rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch feels worn

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2022 81,032 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 3 Nov 2022 81,032 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fouling on strut tower (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps r/h lamp not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall is weakened from low pressure running (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses have corroded ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket/support weak looking due to corrosion, and flex is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 77,730 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket/support weak looking due to corrosion, and flex is deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 72,572 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 72,572 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure also beam too high and too far to the right (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge, strongly advise replacement. Also because of irregular wear, advise having rear wheel alignment checked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod joint has slight play ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod joint has slight play ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link knocking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 55,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush torn resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush torn resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod joint has slight play ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod joint has slight play ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link knocking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 51,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,169 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 42,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 36,591 miles

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)

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

n/s/r tyre has some tread splits ok for mot at this time

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,626 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,241 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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DS60 YLM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DS60 YLM, 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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DS60 YLM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2011.

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