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AY11 YSP

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,949 mi
Last recorded81,949 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 81,949 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 81,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 81,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2024 80,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 80,409 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 80,409 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 80,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced led fitted and it flickers on and off (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively screen dirty and covered in leaves (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken exhaust system still secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

air intake hose split , not effecting emissions

Pass 31 Dec 2021 80,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 66,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,824 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2018 54,824 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,951 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,492 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,808 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 YSP is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY11 YSP registered?

AY11 YSP is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is AY11 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY11 YSP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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