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DY11 EKJ

2011 Ford Focus

Bronze Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,636 mi
Last recorded60,636 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 60,636 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 60,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 54,231 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 54,231 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS new bulb fitted to replace damaged bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 51,389 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 47,091 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,660 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 43,660 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 39,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 39,086 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 35,232 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 35,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2017 31,663 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 31,663 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 26,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,906 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 21,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 17,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 17,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY11 EKJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Bronze with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DY11 EKJ, 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 DY11 EKJ registered?

DY11 EKJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is DY11 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 EKJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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