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A4 VHX

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,420 mi
Last recorded100,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 100,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,075 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,966 miles

o.s.r brake disc face rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,176 miles

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

o/s/r disc face rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2022 156,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r disc face rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,602 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,055 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,274 miles

Centre child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,445 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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A4 VHX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A4 VHX, 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 A4 VHX registered?

A4 VHX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is A4 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VHX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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