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A7 SCL

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,134 mi
Last recorded115,134 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 115,134 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 107,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,396 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2024 100,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,942 miles

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2021 82,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

under body has cover / tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2021 82,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,114 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 76,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 71,422 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 71,419 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 63,349 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 54,780 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 54,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,857 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 46,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 38,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2015 38,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,741 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 29,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,322 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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A7 SCL is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SCL, 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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A7 SCL is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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