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AJ11 SBZ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,417 mi
Last recorded93,417 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 SBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,417 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,338 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 89,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2023 85,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,224 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2021 77,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,778 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 72,778 miles

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2019 65,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 60,125 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 60,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 41,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,965 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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AJ11 SBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ11 SBZ, 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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What year was AJ11 SBZ registered?

AJ11 SBZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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