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AV11 GVJ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,623 mi
Last recorded76,623 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 GVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 76,623 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 71,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arm are slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished and cracked on the edges no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 69,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arm are slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are perished and cracked on the edges no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a slight leak around the flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs becoming corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking and becoming perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner disc faces corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 8 Feb 2022 67,237 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp lens broken showing white light to rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner disc faces corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has cracking in tread

Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs corroded/worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid on minimum mark on reservoir

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has small chip

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,357 miles

Central Lower Front windscreen has small chip

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 64,357 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned door mirror damaged indicator repeater not secure (4.4.3 (a))

Central Lower Front windscreen has small chip

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

Nearside Rear Rear lamp assembly loose

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,079 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,672 miles

under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV11 GVJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AV11 GVJ, 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 AV11 GVJ registered?

AV11 GVJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is AV11 GVJ safe to buy?

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