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AF61 VDT

2011 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,499 mi
Last recorded156,499 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VDT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 156,499 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 156,499 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 142,880 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 142,880 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,406 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,480 miles

stone chip zone a

Fail 13 Oct 2021 111,480 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

stone chip zone a

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,830 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 103,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,617 miles

wipers smear

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,434 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2017 64,434 miles

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

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn excessively low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn excessively low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,516 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 47,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,117 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 VDT is a 2011 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDT, 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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AF61 VDT is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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