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DY11 LWL

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,503 mi
Last recorded39,503 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 LWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 39,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 39,502 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing, exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror indicator lens damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 26 Aug 2025 32,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 32,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 30,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,216 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 26,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,615 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 14,957 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 9,213 miles

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 LWL is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

DY11 LWL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is DY11 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 LWL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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