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AO11 BUW

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,551 mi
Last recorded76,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 BUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,551 miles

Central heat shields insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 76,454 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure outer sill corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central heat shields insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,655 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,402 miles

both rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

plastic cover fitted under front of vehicle obscuring view

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,714 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,870 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,953 miles

could not test o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,175 miles

could not check N/S/R seatbelt (child seat fitted).

front tyres worn on inside edges.

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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AO11 BUW is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO11 BUW, 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 AO11 BUW registered?

AO11 BUW is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is AO11 BUW safe to buy?

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