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AK11 ZBO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,980 mi
Last recorded141,980 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 88,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,307 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,488 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage

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 ZBO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK11 ZBO registered?

AK11 ZBO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is AK11 ZBO safe to buy?

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