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AE61 DRE

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 DRE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 108,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe surface corrosion above under shield for engine. Unable to inspect fully due to it being in place. (removal not permitted under testing regulations) Further checks advised. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Head lamp has water ingress but not affecting the beam pattern at this time.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 103,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking and getting old. (2016 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread measured at 2.17mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old Tyre cracking getting old. (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread measured at 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 65,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking and getting old. (2016 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread measured at 2.17mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old Tyre cracking getting old. (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread measured at 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread measured at 1.67mm. Tyre also out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,264 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,046 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,201 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,401 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 35,401 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,846 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,204 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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AE61 DRE is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AE61 DRE, 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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AE61 DRE is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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