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AK11 VTA

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,882 mi
Last recorded151,882 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 151,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 138,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bracket fractured

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight condensated

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 129,211 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape and bold in places on inner edge

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside headlight unit condensated

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 129,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres out of shape and bold in places on inner edge

Front exhaust bracket fractured

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside headlight unit condensated

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 113,469 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 113,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,142 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,590 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2019 77,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 May 2018 61,126 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,841 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,529 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slight inner edge wear

Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VTA is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK11 VTA, 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 VTA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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