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A17 APM

2011 Ford Focus

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,046 mi
Last recorded74,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 APM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2025 61,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,222 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 43,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,826 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 27,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 17,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,415 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

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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A17 APM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Brown 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 A17 APM, 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 A17 APM registered?

A17 APM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2011.

Is A17 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 APM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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