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AV11 YHY

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

265,463 mi
Last recorded265,463 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 YHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 265,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 248,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 248,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check quality of bulb/correct seating then check aim (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 225,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 203,751 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 203,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check quality of bulb/correct fitment then check aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 181,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 161,238 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear axle trailing arm bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 137,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure near fuel injector rail (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pin size hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 137,566 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 137,566 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 129,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 123,179 miles

ns front tyre close to limits

Fail 26 Mar 2020 123,179 miles

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

ns front tyre close to limits

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 113,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 92,957 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,191 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,252 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,183 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 55,182 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,437 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

offside rear tyre worn on outer stepped tread

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 YHY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

AV11 YHY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is AV11 YHY safe to buy?

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