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AV11 YLG

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,300 mi
Last recorded183,300 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 YLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 183,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 182,122 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 147,008 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 147,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,500 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 144,150 miles

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Exhaust Corroded

Heat Shield insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Rear Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Various tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 144,150 miles

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Exhaust Corroded

Heat Shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x Rear Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Various tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 124,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 111,647 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 111,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 98,933 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2017 98,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2016 85,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 71,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YLG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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