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AU11 VVZ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,384 mi
Last recorded39,384 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 VVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 39,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 33,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,996 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

steering operation feels 'heavy' while stationary, pump may be worn

Fail 29 Mar 2023 32,996 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

steering operation feels 'heavy' while stationary, pump may be worn

Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,211 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,372 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,372 miles

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are deteriorated/cracking likely due to age

Fail 1 Aug 2017 26,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are deteriorated/cracking likely due to age

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,366 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 23,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,691 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 14,063 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 VVZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

AU11 VVZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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