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AU11 SSO

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,751 mi
Last recorded112,751 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 112,751 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 112,713 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50*17 93 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50*17 93 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50*17 93 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,145 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 110,290 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 110,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,698 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,416 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 108,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,177 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

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

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

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

wipers smear

Fail 4 Sep 2019 102,177 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in bulb holder (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front tyres starting to wear on edges of tread

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

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

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

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

wipers smear

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,383 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 93,383 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,280 miles

rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,232 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,611 miles

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

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 SSO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AU11 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

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

Is AU11 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 SSO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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