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AF61 VAD

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 69,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 47,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,163 miles

Engine cover/under-tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckle and kerbed

Fail 21 Feb 2019 40,686 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front wheel buckle and kerbed

Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,266 miles

Engine under-shield fitted

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VAD 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 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 AF61 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

AF61 VAD is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is AF61 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VAD 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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