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AY11 YTG

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 131,088 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seals leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all components attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 112,543 miles

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 30 Dec 2024 112,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,287 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 103,199 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 103,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,034 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 96,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,453 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,378 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 85,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,493 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)

dash top glove box not staying closed

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

dash top glove box not staying closed

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,359 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 70,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,961 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,733 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 YTG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

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

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