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AO60 VRM

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,034 mi
Last recorded148,034 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 VRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 148,034 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 148,034 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer tube (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer tube (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 112,993 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,251 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 108,246 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open no under bonnet checks completed (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rearmosy bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,329 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2017 61,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Advise nearside rear tyre has bald spots

Advise offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2013 25,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

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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AO60 VRM is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO60 VRM, 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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AO60 VRM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2011.

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