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DU11 VAY

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,837 mi
Last recorded131,837 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 VAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 131,837 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lamp discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all bush's perished

Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,091 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 117,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 113,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 103,439 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,245 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front\rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,920 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,559 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,772 miles

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

Rear 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 VAY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU11 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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