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AV11 LYJ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,637 mi
Last recorded58,637 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 58,637 miles

Body damage: Front bumper

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 58,315 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2025 58,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 56,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,721 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,075 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 55,075 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,794 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,794 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,208 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,467 miles

all tyres worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,467 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn (23.20 mm)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,391 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 LYJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AV11 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

AV11 LYJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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The MOT history for AV11 LYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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