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AF61 HLK

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,876 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 132,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 130,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH TO BODY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH FRONT ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 130,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLY DUE TO HEADLAMP COVERING (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLY DUE TO HEADLIGHT COVERING (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH TO BODY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch BOTH FRONT ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,157 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,998 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,759 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit of 1.6mm, low spots on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,060 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 63,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,187 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,266 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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AF61 HLK is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF61 HLK, 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 AF61 HLK registered?

AF61 HLK is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is AF61 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 HLK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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