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AY11 ZKC

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ZKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 110,132 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Aug 2026 110,132 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,778 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 2 Sep 2024 94,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,093 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 7 Sep 2023 89,093 miles

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

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,137 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 83,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted on outer sills

surface corrosion on parts of the floor and suspension components

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted on outer sills

surface corrosion on parts of the floor and suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 68,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,678 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 63,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,855 miles

Exhaust front flexible coupling split, centre exhaust heat shields insecure and rear part adrift

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded and split from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear left rear tyre 7 years old and right rear 8

Fail 28 Aug 2018 58,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust front flexible coupling split, centre exhaust heat shields insecure and rear part adrift

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded and split from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear left rear tyre 7 years old and right rear 8

Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,955 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken off system still supported

Fail 10 Mar 2017 51,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear exhaust hanger broken off system still supported

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,549 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,908 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,670 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZKC is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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