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AD08 LAK

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,942 mi
Last recorded175,942 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 LAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 175,942 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 165,566 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2024 165,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2023 153,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 139,284 miles

Nearside Front Worn on inner outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2021 127,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,076 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,340 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 92,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,027 miles

engine cover & undertray present

n/s/rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,032 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,032 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AD08 LAK is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD08 LAK, 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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AD08 LAK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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