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DY11 LVV

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 LVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,630 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 111,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,106 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 110,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 106,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 101,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,517 miles

Chip on windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,747 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working wing indicator inop (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort rear brakes not locking up on test (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,494 miles

Front discs slightly lipped both sides

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00m and wearing more on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00 mm and wearing more on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,969 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped.

rear tyres on 3mms.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,267 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

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 LVV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY11 LVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY11 LVV registered?

DY11 LVV is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is DY11 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 LVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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