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AY11 FRO

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,153 mi
Last recorded166,153 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 FRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 166,153 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 154,547 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 144,999 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 144,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 138,392 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 128,895 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge.205-55-16 91V

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge. 205-55-16 91V

Fail 4 May 2018 114,866 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge.205-55-16 91V

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge. 205-55-16 91V

Pass 3 May 2017 100,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 66,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre depths at 2'5mm to 3mm

plastic sill covers fitted

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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AY11 FRO is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY11 FRO, 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 AY11 FRO registered?

AY11 FRO is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is AY11 FRO safe to buy?

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