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AU61 ZDN

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ZDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 136,501 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 136,501 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 124,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 109,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,359 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand requires adustment.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,951 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,511 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,114 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake lever in car feels stiff

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake lever in car feels stiff

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU61 ZDN is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU61 ZDN, 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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AU61 ZDN is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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