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A7 GSS

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 GSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 78,548 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 78,547 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,663 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 76,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,560 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 74,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,550 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,198 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A7 GSS is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A7 GSS, 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 A7 GSS registered?

A7 GSS is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is A7 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 GSS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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