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AF61 VCZ

2011 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,689 mi
Last recorded109,689 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 109,689 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 109,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,538 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))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 91,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,660 miles

Condensation in both headlights but beam pattern not affected.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,989 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 75,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,091 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 73,091 miles

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,734 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,744 miles

o/s/f brake caliper slider dust cap missing

Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,744 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake caliper slider dust cap missing

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,469 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,895 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 VCZ is a 2011 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

AF61 VCZ is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AF61 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VCZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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