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AV11 LZH

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,657 mi
Last recorded130,657 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2025 130,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose on fuel tank

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 125,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 125,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 117,061 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 117,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,017 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 107,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,384 miles

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

sills covered.

Fail 21 Mar 2020 98,383 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track arm excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sills covered.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 86,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,585 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,067 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,472 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 LZH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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