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AA08 MZA

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 MZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 104,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 90,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,885 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,899 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,146 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to wear uneven.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 23,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,427 miles

offside rear tyre has two nails in.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 16,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre has two nails in.

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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AA08 MZA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AA08 MZA, 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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AA08 MZA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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