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AO11 ZLU

2011 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,496 mi
Last recorded113,496 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 113,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 113,257 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 98,912 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 98,912 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 94,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,498 miles

bonnet catch been modified so can open

Fail 16 Jun 2021 90,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged and flap of rubber lifts and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch been modified so can open

Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 80,650 miles

shields fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 80,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

shields fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 72,901 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 72,886 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wipers smear Aero's

Pass 11 May 2017 63,472 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 63,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,055 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front Tyre is perished

Nearside rear Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear Tyre has sidewall damage and seriously deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2016 55,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front Tyre is perished

Nearside rear Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear Tyre has sidewall damage and seriously deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 46,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust metal hanger corroded

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed and perished

Fail 14 May 2015 46,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust metal hanger corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f washer jets part blocked

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed and perished

Pass 12 May 2014 36,431 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f washer jets part blocked

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 ZLU is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2011.

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