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AU11 SPV

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,030 mi
Last recorded137,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 SPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 137,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 136,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mount bush both sides rubber debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various places heat shields rotted around fixings

Pass 28 Mar 2025 129,574 miles

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

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

underside showing signs of general wear and corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2025 129,574 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

underside showing signs of general wear and corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2024 123,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 123,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 119,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 119,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 114,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet components covered

outer sill's covered

Fail 30 Mar 2021 108,967 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

bonnet components covered

outer sill's covered

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,069 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 105,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,980 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,980 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,884 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2017 73,884 miles

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

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre beginning to crack & perish

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SPV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

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

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