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AY11 ZMX

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,977 mi
Last recorded168,977 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 ZMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 168,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 163,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 158,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 151,949 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 151,947 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 146,062 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 146,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,671 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 123,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,cracked and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 107,762 miles

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 92,468 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,936 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,348 miles

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,828 miles

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,768 miles

Slight cracking to both rear tyres.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

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 ZMX is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

AY11 ZMX is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is AY11 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY11 ZMX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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