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AF61 ZFR

2011 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,579 miles

Nearside washer misaligned but sufficient fluid to screen

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 Sep 2024 112,579 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside washer misaligned but sufficient fluid to screen

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,393 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,478 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 82,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,368 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 78,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,100 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,272 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 65,272 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective capless filler neck flap broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,024 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,911 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 ZFR is a 2011 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

AF61 ZFR is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AF61 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 ZFR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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