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AF11 VZU

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,037 mi
Last recorded90,037 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 VZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 90,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 90,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,247 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed boot switch faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 78,246 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed boot switch faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,531 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2024 64,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,086 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 53,086 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 38,751 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 38,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,053 miles

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 37,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,509 miles

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,041 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

wipers poor.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,088 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,088 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn low on inner edges.

lip on the front brake discs.

offside rear tyre worn low, is perished and has a puncture.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,719 miles

rear tyres going out of shape

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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AF11 VZU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF11 VZU, 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 AF11 VZU registered?

AF11 VZU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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