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DU11 CWJ

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,266 mi
Last recorded114,266 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,266 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 114,266 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,108 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 107,108 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2023 97,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 84,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,366 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,363 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 60,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 53,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tread

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,164 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,164 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 40,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,658 miles

Sat Nav holder removed prior to the test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,999 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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DU11 CWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU11 CWJ, 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 DU11 CWJ registered?

DU11 CWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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