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AV11 JKJ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 153,457 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 146,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 140,559 miles

Both Front And Rear Sub-Frames Corroded

Heat Shield Around Fuel Tank Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread And Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F Position Lamp Dim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread And Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,219 miles

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

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

heatshield insecure around the fuel tank

Fail 17 Aug 2023 132,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

heatshield insecure around the fuel tank

Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Across all rear seats

Exhaust shield insecure over centre box

Fail 17 Aug 2022 124,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Across all rear seats

Exhaust shield insecure over centre box

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,258 miles

Diesel injector seal leaking exhaust gases

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 107,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Diesel injector leaking exhaust gases

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,927 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,122 miles

n/s/r tyre inner/outer walls cracks

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,122 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner/outer walls cracks

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,805 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 74,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre 2mm treads left in centre zones

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracks/splits

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,071 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,318 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 55,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,892 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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AV11 JKJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV11 JKJ, 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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AV11 JKJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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