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AF61 ZFV

2011 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,253 mi
Last recorded151,253 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 151,253 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has been stood

Pass 9 Dec 2024 149,671 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 149,663 miles

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

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,305 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2022 131,028 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres heavily worn on the inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,565 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,337 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,828 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,082 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,333 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.50.17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.50.17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.50.17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.50.17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,051 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZFV is a 2011 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

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

Is AF61 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 ZFV 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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