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AY11 YLA

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,568 mi
Last recorded152,568 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 152,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 147,984 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 147,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached drop lynx (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 143,692 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 143,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,351 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 132,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,214 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,554 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 9 Feb 2017 105,644 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb is insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,779 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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AY11 YLA 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

AY11 YLA is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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