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AY11 ZLZ

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,636 mi
Last recorded199,636 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 199,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 188,544 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 188,544 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 179,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 163,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 160,030 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 155,174 miles

Corrosion on front coil springs

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,795 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 130,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,800 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,185 miles

Offside Front tyre tread down to 0.5mm inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 61,185 miles

Offside Front tyre tread down to 0.5mm inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,852 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 ZLZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

AY11 ZLZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AY11 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY11 ZLZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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