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AU11 SPZ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,835 mi
Last recorded147,835 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 147,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bort rear and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 147,834 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bort rear and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 137,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 137,691 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lights fail to work (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,981 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 113,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dip bulb fitted incorrectly,corrected and rechecked aim. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,638 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replacement 501 bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,234 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

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 SPZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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