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AY11 ZNJ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,754 mi
Last recorded116,754 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,754 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Tyre bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

inlet manifold vacuum hose split and collapsed

Fail 6 Nov 2023 98,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

inlet manifold vacuum hose split and collapsed

Pass 5 Nov 2022 95,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,565 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,353 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 73,132 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 73,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 65,560 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb holder damaged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,436 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,161 miles

advise both rear tyres near wear limit and slight cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,760 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZNJ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey 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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

AY11 ZNJ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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The MOT history for AY11 ZNJ 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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