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A20 FLF

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,448 mi
Last recorded122,448 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 122,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 122,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 118,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 118,693 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 113,967 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 113,954 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested unable to complete brake test due to excessive fluctuation (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,071 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 100,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 90,488 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2021 90,488 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced light emitted from bulb is incorrect colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced light emitted from bulb is incorrect colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn Bold On Inner Edge

Fail 27 Feb 2020 78,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre Worn Bold On Inner Edge

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,723 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,551 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,559 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,042 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,081 miles

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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A20 FLF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A20 FLF, 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 A20 FLF registered?

A20 FLF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is A20 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FLF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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