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AF61 VBM

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,443 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 87,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp condensation to inside.

Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 74,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,270 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,913 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 48,842 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 48,799 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 34,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VBM 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 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 AF61 VBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 VBM registered?

AF61 VBM is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is AF61 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VBM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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