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AF61 VAH

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,333 mi
Last recorded112,333 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,333 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2024 107,913 miles

various heat shields adrift

Fail 26 Sep 2024 107,913 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected water damage (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working lamp fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation in headlight and corrosion (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached vertical link rod snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various heat shields adrift

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,496 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 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 15 Sep 2021 77,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 62,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 44,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,774 miles

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

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

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

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 VAH is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

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

Is AF61 VAH safe to buy?

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