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AU11 SFV

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,420 mi
Last recorded196,420 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 196,420 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 196,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 185,345 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 171,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,358 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 129,698 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 109,144 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats Not Checked ()

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2018 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear heat shield loose

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats Not Checked ()

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,876 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 103,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 90,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 71,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 71,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,918 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 SFV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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