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AO11 MBU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,852 mi
Last recorded123,852 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 MBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 123,852 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 123,852 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 113,224 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 113,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 99,206 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,427 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,515 miles

Offside Front TYRE 2.5MM AND LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 3MM

Fail 27 Apr 2016 75,510 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE 2.5MM AND LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE 3MM

Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 54,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 MBU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO11 MBU, 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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AO11 MBU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 April 2011.

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