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AF61 YZG

2011 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,766 miles

Central exhuast heatshield loose

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 98,766 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder/ items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhuast heatshield loose

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 89,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 89,197 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 81,677 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 76,868 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ; 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 71,157 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 65,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 65,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,525 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2020 63,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to water inside lens (4.1.4 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 47,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 18,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YZG is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

AF61 YZG is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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