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AY11 YWB

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,410 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 72,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,048 miles

Engine oil level low.

General corrosion of rear suspension components.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,393 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 57,384 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2022 50,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 50,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,715 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,608 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 43,608 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,676 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,147 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 36,147 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,119 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 27,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 20,391 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 YWB is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

Is AY11 YWB safe to buy?

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