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AY11 GWJ

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,737 mi
Last recorded158,737 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,737 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 158,657 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 150,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 150,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 142,567 miles

both side repeaters damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2024 142,567 miles

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

both side repeaters damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,340 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater damaged

slight leak from fuel injector

Fail 31 Jan 2023 131,294 miles

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside side repeater damaged

slight leak from fuel injector

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 110,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake light slightly discoloured

glove box lid wont stay close,top of dash

Fail 9 Feb 2021 110,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlight aim just within lower limit,advise adjusting

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

Offside Rear brake light slightly discoloured

glove box lid wont stay close,top of dash

o/s/r seatbelt difficult to retract,have to help belt,catching on dog guard

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,831 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,534 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,534 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 45,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY11 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

AY11 GWJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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