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DU11 ULM

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,515 mi
Last recorded107,515 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 ULM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 107,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 107,487 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 104,750 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 103,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,696 miles

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 98,696 miles

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,602 miles

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

rear tyres worn badly on inner & outer edges

unable to open bonnet for inspection (no failure criteria)

Fail 7 Jul 2021 92,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

rear tyres worn badly on inner & outer edges

unable to open bonnet for inspection (no failure criteria)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 67,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 56,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,136 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,832 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,432 miles

Nearside 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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DU11 ULM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ULM, 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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DU11 ULM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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