2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

59,585 MOT tests in 2024. 59.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.1%
Failed or needed repairs40.9%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 59,585 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    3,014 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    1,795 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured1.6%
    1,195 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.1%
  2. Suspension19.4%
  3. Tyres9.3%
  4. Brakes9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  6. Body & chassis5.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Ford Focus?

In 2024, 59.1% of 2011 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 59,585 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Focus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).