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AB04 MPB

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 MPB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 96,307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,749 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 90,746 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,914 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,485 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 79,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,808 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 62,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2018 49,720 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed off on both edges with shallow cracks in outer tread due to low pressures

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2018 49,719 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres scrubbed off on both edges with shallow cracks in outer tread due to low pressures

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2017 42,533 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 42,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,269 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 32,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,569 miles

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

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

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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AB04 MPB is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AB04 MPB, 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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AB04 MPB is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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