CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE11 ZTY

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,324 mi
Last recorded125,324 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 ZTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 125,324 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE NAILED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,123 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB FRAME AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 108,229 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,261 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,793 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,793 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached O/S REAR LINK ARM DETACHED. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,494 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,494 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 72,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,447 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to smear

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE11 ZTY is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE11 ZTY, 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

How do I check the history of CE11 ZTY?

You can check the full history of CE11 ZTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE11 ZTY registered?

CE11 ZTY is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is CE11 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 ZTY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE11 ZTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE11 ZTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.