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AU11 SDZ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,418 mi
Last recorded144,418 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 SDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,418 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 144,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Center to outside arm where spring sits(outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre to outside where spring sits,(outer bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 134,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,741 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 126,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 111,729 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 111,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,739 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 90,101 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,998 miles

advise both front tyres o/s/r tyre condition

Fail 21 Aug 2019 77,998 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise both front tyres o/s/r tyre condition

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,813 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 58,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,372 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,322 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 33,322 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 28,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,641 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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AU11 SDZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU11 SDZ, 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 AU11 SDZ registered?

AU11 SDZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is AU11 SDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 SDZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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