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AK11 PLU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,433 mi
Last recorded88,433 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,433 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 88,432 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,771 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 84,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,051 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 77,051 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,412 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 61,412 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 58,533 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,843 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 51,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,972 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 37,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,284 miles

wear to front brakes

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2014 18,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn down to legal limit and worn on edges

wear to front brakes

wipers smearing slightly

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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AK11 PLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK11 PLU, 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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AK11 PLU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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