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DY11 HTJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,532 mi
Last recorded149,532 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 HTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 149,532 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,155 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,434 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 129,434 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,460 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,595 miles

Front wiper blades, dots visible

Nearside Front tyre, shoulder wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust metal hanger corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread feathered

record of timing belt change?

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dots visible on front wiper blades

Fail 25 Jun 2015 83,437 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dots visible on front wiper blades

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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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DY11 HTJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

DY11 HTJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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