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DU11 VZO

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,291 mi
Last recorded128,291 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

under-body corroded.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,994 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,210 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 111,210 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre uneven stepped wear

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 99,208 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back Of The Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back Of The Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,486 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,324 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,510 miles

Oil leak

head lamp aim on correct level, but incar adjuster set to lowest setting, if any adjustment made then beam will be too high.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,874 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 VZO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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