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CY11 GNU

2011 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,345 mi
Last recorded140,345 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 GNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 140,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 134,892 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner rack end slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,111 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 120,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily condensated inside, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush becoming un bonded, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm front bushes becoming un bonded, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 102,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective heavily condensated inside, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush becoming un bonded, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm front bushes becoming un bonded, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,506 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,166 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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CY11 GNU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CY11 GNU, 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 CY11 GNU registered?

CY11 GNU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2011.

Is CY11 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY11 GNU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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