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AO11 SPX

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 SPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 157,891 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Various body panels damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2025 151,089 miles

Front Bonnet damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , VERY WORN on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 151,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , VERY WORN on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlight loose

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 144,153 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,849 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,136 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 127,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,548 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,548 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 110,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 110,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 103,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,568 miles

Coolant level low.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front + inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front. (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 75,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Image/Pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant level low.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front + inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front. (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,942 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,642 miles

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 SPX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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